Connecting Rod: Testing and Inspection

Connecting rods, Connecting rod bearings, checking

Note:
^ Only replace complete sets of conrods
^ Do not interchange connecting rod bearings.





- Before removing, mark positions of connecting rod bearing caps with a felt pen or similar.

Checking radial clearance
- Remove conrod bearing cap. Clean bearing cap and bearing journal.
- Place a length of Plastigage corresponding to width of bearing on the bearing journal or bearing shell.
- Fit Conrod bearing cap and tighten to 20 Nm. Do not rotate crankshaft.
- Remove Conrod bearing cap again.





- Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.
- Fit new Conrod bearing bolts.

Final Assembly Tightening torque: 30 Nm + 90 (1/4 turn)