Connecting Rod: Testing and Inspection

Connecting Rod, Measuring Radial Clearance

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Plastigage

Procedure

- Remove connecting rod bearing cap.

- Clean the bearing cap and journal.

- Place the plastigage over the entire width of the bearing journal or into the bearing shells.

- Install the connecting rod bearing cap and tighten nit to 40 Nm without any additional turns. Do not turn crankshaft.

- Reinstall connecting rod cover.

- Compare width of plastigage with calibrated scale.

Radial clearance:

• New: 0.030 to 0.062 mm.

• Wear limit: 0.120 mm.

- Replace connecting rod bolts.