Connecting Rod: Testing and Inspection

Connecting Rod Radial Clearance, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Plastigage(R)

Sequence

- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap. Clean the bearing cap and journal.

- Place the Plastigage(R) over the entire width of the bearing journal or in the bearing cap.

- Install the connecting rod bearing cap and tighten the bolts to 30 Nm. Do not rotate the crankshaft.

- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap again.

- Compare the width of the Plastigage(R) with the measuring scale:

Radial clearance, new:

0.015 to 0.062 mm

Radial clearance wear limit:

0.12 mm

- Replace the connecting rod bearing cap bolts.