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Connecting rod alignment

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Mount connecting rod on aligner to check for bow and twist.

If measured value exceeds the limit, replace it.

Connecting rod alignment 

Limit on bow: 0.05 mm (0.0019 in.) 

Limit on twist: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.) 

Fig 1: Checking Connecting Rod Alignment
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