Connecting Rod Bearing: Service and Repair

LEGEND
1 Piston Ring
2 Piston
3 Piston Pin
4 Circlip
5 Connecting Rod
6 Bearing Shell
7 Cylinder Block
8 Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
9 Locating Pin
10 Oil Spray Jet
11 Bolt
12 Connecting Rod Bolt

NOTE: During removal and installation procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes below.

COMPONENT NOTES
Bearing Shell (6)
- Note installed position
- Do not interchange used bearing shells
- Ensure that retaining lugs fit tightly in recesses
- Axial clearance:
- Wear limit: 0.37 mm
- Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
- Wear limit: 0.08 mm
- Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance.