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Connecting Rod Bearing



Connecting Rod Bolts 30 Nm + 90° (1/4 additional turn)
Replace

Connecting Rod Bearings
Axial play
New 0,10 to 0,35 mm
Wear limit 0,4 mm
Radial clearance
New 0,02 to 0,06 mm
Wear limit 0,09 mm

Bearing Shells, Installation Location





Bearing shell - 1 - with oil bore - arrow - for connecting rod.

Bearing shell - 2 - without oil bore for connecting rod cover.

- Place the bearing shells centrally into the connecting rod and connecting rod cap.

Dimension - a - must be the same at left and right.