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Connecting Rod Bearing


Connecting rod bearing cap torque
Assembly
Tighten 30 Nm (22 ft lb) + 90°
To measure radial clearance
Tighten 30 Nm (22 ft lb) but NOT additional 90°

Connecting Rod Bearing shell
Axial clearance
New 0.05 to 0.31 mm
Wear limit 0.40 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
New 0.01 to 0.05mm
Wear limit 0.09 mm
Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance