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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1996JETTA (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Connecting Rod, Engine
1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
DIMENSIONS
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.
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.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.