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Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance

CONNECTING ROD CLEARANCE

Connecting Rod-Checking Bearing Clearance:





1. Following procedures specified in the Standard Service Procedures Section for Measuring Main Bearing Clearance and Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance. Refer to Connecting Rod Specification Chart.
2. Tighten nuts to 52 Nm (38 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove connecting rod cap and measure Plastigage.

CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or the Plastigage may be smeared.

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE

Checking Connecting Rod Side Clearance:





Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side clearance. Refer to Connecting Rod Specification Chart.

Connecting Rod Specification Chart:





CONNECTING ROD SPECIFICATION CHART