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Connecting Rod Bearing



Bearing shell

Axial play
New 0.10 to 0.35 mm
Wear limit 0.4 mm

Measure radial clearance with Plastigage:
New 0.02 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit 0.09 mm

Do not turn crankshaft when checking radial clearance.