Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Bolts
Always replace bolts
First step 45 Nm
Second step Tighten an additional 90° turn
Use old bolt to measure radial play.
Tighten to 30 Nm to measure radial play, do not turn further.

Connecting Rods
Axial Play
New 0.10 to 0.35 mm
Wear limit 0.40 mm
Radial Clearance
New 0.02 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit 0.09 mm