Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod

Big-end side clearance
Standard 0.25 - 0.40 mm (0.0098 - 0.0157 in.)
Connecting rod alignment
Limit on bow 0.05 mm (0.0019 in.)
Limit on twist 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)

a) Bearing cap bolts 15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 11.0 lbf-ft)
b) Retighten 45 degrees
c) Retighten 45 degrees