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Connecting Rod, Engine






Connecting Rod Bolts:

Tighten 45 Nm + 90° turn
Replace

Bearing Shells:

Axial play
new 0.10 to 0.35 mm
wear limit 0.40 mm

Use old bolt to measure radial play
Tighten to 30 Nm to measure radial play, do not turn further.

Measure radial clearance with Plastigage(R):
New 0.02 to 0.06 mm
wear limit 0.09 mm
Do not turn crankshaft when checking radial clearance