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Connecting Rod Bearing







5. Bearing shell
^ Note installation position
^ Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark)
^ Make sure that bearing shell is seated correctly in retaining lugs
^ Axial clearance:
- New: 0.1 - 0.35 mm
- Wear limit: 0.40 mm
^ Check radial clearance with Plastigage
- New: 0.01 - 0.05 mm
- Wear limit: 0.12 mm
^ Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance
^ To measure radial clearance, tighten nut -1- to 30 Nm but not further

7. Bearing shell
^ With oil drilling for piston pin lubrication
^ Note installation position
^ Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark)
^ Axial clearance
- New: 0.1 - 0.35 mm
- Wear limit: 0.40 mm
^ Check radial clearance with Plastigage
- New: 0.01 - 0.05 mm
- Wear limit: 0.12 mm
^ Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance
^ To measure radial clearance, tighten nut -1 to 30 Nm but not further

Connecting Rod Bearing cap bolt 30 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further