Connecting Rod: Testing and Inspection

Connecting rod radial play, checking
Special tools and equipment
Plastigage

Test sequence
- Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Clean bearing caps and journals.
- Place Plastigage over entire width of bearing journal or into bearing shells.
- Install connecting rod bearing caps and tighten to 30 Nm. DO NOT turn the crankshaft.
- Remove connecting rod bearing caps 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°)