Connecting Rod: Testing and Inspection

Connecting Rod Radial Clearance, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Plastigage(R)

Procedure

- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap. Clean the bearing cap and journal.

- Place the Plastigage(R) over the entire width of the bearing journal or into the bearing cap.

- Install the connecting rod bearing cap and tighten it to 30 Nm without tightening it further; do not rotate the crankshaft.

- Remove the connecting rod cap.

- Compare the width of the Plastigage(R) with the calibrated scale.

Radial clearance:

• Wear limit: 0.08 mm.

- Replace the connecting rod cap bolts.