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






Connecting Rod

Bolt
30 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
Always replace.
Lubricate the threads and contact surface.
Use a old bolt to measure radial play.

Axial play:
Wear limit 0.37 mm

Measure the radial play using Plastigage(R):
Wear limit: 0.08 mm

Do not rotate the crankshaft when measuring radial play.






Crankshaft Dimensions