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Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting rod bearing cap torque
Assembly Tighten
30 Nm (22 ft lb) + 90°
To measure radial clearance Tighten
30 Nm (22 ft lb) but NOT additional 90°
Connecting Rod Bearing shell
Axial clearance
New
0.05 to 0.31 mm
Wear limit
0.40 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
New
0.01 to 0.05mm
Wear limit
0.09 mm
Do not rotate
crankshaft when checking radial clearance