System Specifications

Conventional Connecting Rod
Connecting rod bearing cap 30 Nm
plus an additional 1/4 turn (90°)

Axial clearance
New 0.10 to 0.31 mm
Wear limit 0.37 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage
New 0.01 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit 0.12 mm
(Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance)

Industrially cracked connecting rod

Separating cap from connecting rod 30 Nm
plus an additional 1/4 turn (90°)

Axial clearance
New 0.10 ... 0.35 mm
Wear limit 0.4 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage
New 0.01.....0.05 mm
Wear limit 0.09 mm
(Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts 65 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)
Always replace bolts

Crankshaft
Axial clearance
New 0.07 to 0.23 mm
Wear limit 0.30 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage
New 0.01 to 0.04 mm
Wear limit 0.15 mm





Color markings

Crankshaft dimensions (dimensions in mm):

Crankshaft Dimensions

Piston





Ring to groove clearance





Piston Ring Gap





Piston and Cylinder Dimensions

1) Dimensions are without graphite coating (thickness 0 02 mm). The graphite coating wears away.

Vibration damper/belt pulley 25 Nm