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Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap:
Always Replace
Tighten
45 Nm + 90°
Measuring Radial Clearance:
Use old bolt to measure radial play
Position the connecting rod bearing cap and tighten it to 30 Nm without tightening it further; do not turn the
crankshaft.
Radial clearance:
New
0,02 to 0,06 mm
Wear limit
0,09 mm
Bearing Shells Axial play:
new
0.10 to 0.35 mm
Wear limit
0.40 mm