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Connecting Rod Bearing



Gradual introduction of industrially cracked connecting rods
Bearing shell
Axial clearance
New 0.05 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

Piston with industrially cracked connecting rod
Bearing shell
Axial clearance
New 0.10 to 0.35 mm
Wear limit 0.4 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
New 0.01 to 0.05 mm
Wear limit 0.09 mm


Crankshaft dimensions
(dimensions in mm)