Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod

Bolt

30 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Always replace.

Lubricate the threads and contact surface.

Tighten to 30 Nm to measure the radial play, do not tighten the additional turn.

Axial play new: 0.10 to 0.35 mm.

Wear limit: 0.4 mm.

Measure the radial clearance using Plastigage:

New: 0.02 to 0.06 mm.

Wear limit: 0.09 mm.

Do not rotate the crankshaft when measuring the radial play.