Connecting Rod: Testing and Inspection

Connecting rod and connecting rod bearings, checking clearance

Notes:
^ Replace the connecting rods only as a set.
^ Do not interchange connecting rod bearings.





^ Mark connecting rod bearing caps with light center punch marks before removing.

Checking radial clearance
^ Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Clean bearing shells and journals.
^ Place Plastigage over entire width of bearing journal or bearing cap.
^ Install connecting rod bearing cap and tighten to 20 Nm(15 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION! DO NOT turn the crankshaft or allow it to rotate while measuring with Plastigage in place.

^ Remove connecting rod bearing cap again.
^ Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.





^ Always replace connecting rod bolts.

FINAL ASSEMBLY TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Rod Cap Bolt 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus 1/4 turn (90°)