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Connecting Rod, Engine






Connecting Rod







Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
Affiliation to the cylinder mark - B -.
Installation position: Markings - A - must align.

Bolt, 30 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn
Always replace.
Lubricate the threads and contact surface.
Tighten to 30 Nm to measure the radial play, but do not turn further.

Bearing Shell

Axial clearance:
New: 0.05 to 0.31 mm
Wear limit: 0.40 mm

Measure radial clearance with Plastigage:
New: 0.02 to 0.07 mm
Wear limit: 0.10 mm
Do not turn the crankshaft when measuring radial play.






Connecting rod bearing: 53.958 to 53.978 mm

Connecting Rod Bearing
Axial clearance
New 0.05 to 0.31 mm
Wear limit 0.40 mm
Radial clearance
New 0.02 to 0.07 mm
Wear limit 0.10 mm

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