Radial Play of Connecting Rod, Measuring

Radial play of connecting rod, measuring

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
^ Plastigage

Work sequence
- Remove connecting rod bearing caps.
- Clean bearing caps and journals
- Place Plastigage over entire width of bearing journal or into bearing shells.
- Install connecting rod bearing cap and tighten to 30 Nm. DO NOT turn crankshaft.
- Remove connecting rod bearing caps again.
- Compare width of Plastigage with measuring scale:
^ New radial play: 0.028 to 0.077 mm
^ Radial play wear limit: 0.12 mm
- Replace bolts for connecting rod bearings.