Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance
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Axial Clearance:
New 0.5-0.35 mm (0.0020-0.0137 inch)
Wear Limit 0.40 mm (0.0157 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.