Connecting Rod: Service and Repair

CONNECTING ROD AND BEARING - FITTING








1. Measure connecting rod bearing clearance using Plastigage (Fig. 54).

CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or the Plastigage may be smeared.

NOTE: The rod bearing bolts should not be reused.

2. Before installing NEW bolts, lubricate the threads with clean engine oil.
3. Install each bolt finger tight than alternately torque each bolt to assemble the cap properly.
4. Tighten the bolts to 27 Nm PLUS 1/4 turn (20 ft. lbs. PLUS 1/4 turn) Do not use a torque wrench for last step.
5. Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side clearance (Fig. 55).