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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Bolt
Connecting rod bolt 30 Nm + 90° (1/4 additional turn)
Replace
Lubricate the threads and contact surface
Tighten to 30 Nm to measure radial play, do not turn further

Axial clearance
New: 0.10 to 0.35 mm
wear limit: 0.4 mm

Measure radial clearance with Plastigage:
New: 0.01 to 0.06 mm
wear limit: 0.09 mm
Do not turn crankshaft when measuring radial play.

Crankshaft Dimensions

(Dimensions in mm)