Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Connecting Rod Bearing

Rod Bearing Cap
Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 20 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14 ft. lbs.).





Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90°.

NOTE: Remove the connecting rod bolt if you tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go back to step 9 of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the specified angle.

Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance
Pin-to-rod clearance
Standard or New 0.005 - 0.015 mm (0.0002 - 0.0006 inch)
Service Limit 0.02 mm (0.0008 inch)