Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Connecting Rod Bearing

Connecting Rod Bearings
Clearance to Crankshaft
Desired 0.027-0.069 mm (0.0010629-0.0027165 inch)
Allowable 0.027-0.069 mm (0.0010629-0.0027165 inch)
Bearing Wall Thickness (Std) (f) 1.920-1.928 mm (0.075591-0.075905 inch)

Connecting Rod bearing cap bolts
Stage 1: tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2: tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
Stage 3: tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Check the connecting rod bearing clearance.