Connecting Rod: Testing and Inspection

Connecting rod radial play, checking

Special tools and equipment
^ Plastigage

Work 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 crankshaft.
- Remove connecting rod bearing caps again.
- Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.





- Always replace connecting rod bolts.