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4- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger)

Checking radial clearance of conrods

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Tightening torque found on this page

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Plastigage

Procedure

  • Remove conrod bearing cap.
  • Clean bearing cap and bearing journal.
  • Place a Plastigage corresponding to the width of the bearing on the journal or into the bearing shells.
  • Fit conrod bearing cap and tighten to 30 N·m without turning further angle and without rotating crankshaft.
  • Remove conrod bearing cap again.
  • Compare width of Plastigage with the measurement scale.

Radial clearance: 0.028 … 0.065 mm.

  • Renew conrod bolts.

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