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Connecting Rod Bearing



Bearing shell
Axial play
New 0.05 to 0.31 mm
Wear limit 0.40 mm

Measure radial clearance with Plastigage:
New 0.02 to 0.07 mm
Wear limit 0.10 mm

Do not turn crankshaft when checking radial clearance.