FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Connecting Rod Bearing

Standard thrust clearance: 0.160 to 0.342 mm (0.0063 to 0.0135 in.)

Maximum thrust clearance: 0.342 mm (0.0135 in.)

Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.

Standard oil clearance: 0.030 to 0.062 mm (0.0012 to 0.0024 in.)

Maximum oil clearance: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)


Standard connecting rod bearing thickness: