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Connecting Rod, Engine


Nut for connecting rod bolt 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) + additional 1/4 turn (90°)
Always replace connecting rod bolt
Axial play:
New 0.10 - 0.35 mm (0.004 - 0.014 inch)
Wear limit 0.40 mm (0.016 inch)
Measure radial play using Plastigage:
New 0.01 - 0.05 mm (0.0004 - 0.0020 inch)
Wear limit 0.12 mm (0.0047 inch)
^ Do not turn crankshaft when measuring radial play with Plastigage in place