Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Bearing
Axial clearance
New 0.05 0.35 mm
Wear limit 0.40 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
New 0.01 0.06mm
Wear limit 0.12 mm
^ Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance
Connecting rod bolt
Assembly
Tighten 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus additional 90° (1/4 turn)
To measure radial clearance
Tighten 30 Nm (22 ft lb) but NOT additional 90°