Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance
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Axial Clearance:
New 0.5-0.31 mm (0.0020-0.0122 inch)
Wear Limit 0.37 mm (0.0146 inch)
Radial Clearance:
New 0.01-0.06 mm (0.0004-0.0024 inch)
Wear Limit 0.12 mm (0.0047 inch)
NOTE:
- Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
- Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Connecting Rod Nuts:
Tighten In Two Stages:
First Stage 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Second Stage turn an additional 90° (1/4 turn)
NOTE:
- Oil threads and contact surfaces.
- Tighten only to: 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) when measuring radial (oil) clearance.