Rod Bearing Replacement - Manual Correction

Group: ENGINE MECHANICAL

Number: 93-20-011

Date: JUNE, 1993

Model: 1993 SONATA, ELANTRA

Subject:
CONNECTING ROD BEARING REPLACEMENT
- SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION

This bulletin is issued to revise the 1993 Sonata and Elantra Shop Manual, Volume 1.

1.8L and 2.0L Crankshafts are the same (P/N 23110-33100). Any damage to the crankshaft will require crank replacement since no under size bearings are available. Always check bearing clearance upon reassembly.

SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION

PLASTIGAUGE METHOD





Plastigauge may be used to measure the clearance.

1. Remove oil and grease and any other dirt from bearings and journals.

2. Cut plastigauge to the same length as the width of the bearing and place it in parallel with the journal, but do not cover oil holes.

3. Install the crankshaft, bearings, and caps and tighten them to the specified torques. During this operation, do not turn the crankshaft. Remove the caps. Measure the width of the plastigauge at the widest part by using a scale printed on the gauge packet.

If the clearance exceeds the repair limit, the bearings should be replaced.

When installing a new crankshaft, be sure to use standard size bearings.