Connecting Rod, Engine

Replace Bolts
Connecting Rod Bolt 30 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)

Axial play
New 0.10 to 0.35 mm
Wear limit 0.40 mm

Radial Clearance with Plastigage
New 0.02 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit 0.09 mm
Use old bolt to measure radial play
Tighten to 30 Nm to measure radial play, do not turn further