Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Service Specifications

Connecting Rod





Connecting rod bolt 30 Nm plus 1/4 turn (90°)

New radial play 0.028 to 0.077 mm
Radial play wear limit 0.12 mm
Axial play for each new connecting rod pair 0.20 to 0.38 mm
Axial play wear limit 0.60 mm


Piston Ring









Main Bearing





Basic dimension of main crankshaft journals 65 mm diameter
Repair stage of main crankshaft journals 64.75 mm diameter


Vibration Damper