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Connecting Rod: Specifications






Connecting Rod







Connecting rod bolt 30 Nm + 90° (1/4 additional turn)
Replace
Lubricate threads and contact surface
tighten to 30 Nm to measure radial play, do not turn further

Connecting Rod Bearings
Axial play
New 0,10 to 0,35 mm
Wear limit 0,4 mm
Radial clearance
New 0,02 to 0,06 mm
Wear limit 0,09 mm


Bearing shell

Axial play new: 0,10 to 0,35 mm
Wear limit: 0,4 mm

Measure radial clearance with Plastigage:
New: 0,02 to 0,06 mm
Wear limit: 0,09 mm
Do not turn crankshaft when measuring radial play.






Crankshaft Dimensions

(Dimensions in mm)