Connecting Rod Bearing

Bearing Shells
Axial play
New 0.10 to 0.30 mm
Wear limit 0.40 mm
Measure radial clearance with Plastigage(R)
New 0.02 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit 0.09 mm
Do not turn crankshaft when checking radial clearance

Installed position of bearing shell





Bearing shell -1- with connecting rod oil bore -arrow-
Bearing shell -2- without connected rod cover oil bore
Place bearing shells centrally into connecting rod and connecting rod cover
Dimension -a- must be the same at left and right