Connecting Rod Bearing

Older type connecting rods

Connecting Rod Bolt 30 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further
Replace

Axial clearance
new: 0.05...0.31 mm
Wear limit: 0.37 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage
new: 0.01...0.06 mm
Wear limit: 0.12 mm
Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance

Industrially fractured connecting rods

Connecting Rod Bolt 30 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further
Replace

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