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Connecting Rod Bearing



Bearing Shells
Axial play
New 0.10 to 0.35 mm
Wear limit 0.40 mm
Measure radial clearance with Plastigage(R)
New 0.02 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit 0.09 mm
Do not turn crankshaft when checking radial clearance

Installed position of bearing shell





Place bearing shells centrally into connecting rod and connecting rod cover.
Dimension -a- must be the same at left and right