AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G AFC Engine Cylinder Block Crankshaft And Flywheel Component Assembly Manual

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Connecting rods and connecting rod
bearings, checking


Replace connecting rods only as a complete
set.
Do not interchange connecting rod bearings.
Always replace connecting rod bearing cap
bolts.

Checking radial clearance

CAUTION!
Do NOT turn the crankshaft or allow it to rotate during the
measurement with Plastigage in place. - Mark connecting rod bearing caps with light punch marks (arrow)
before removing.
- Remove connecting rod bearing caps.
- Clean bearing caps and journals.
-
Place Plastigage over entire width of bearing journal or in bearing
shell. - Re-install connecting rod bearing cap and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
only; do NOT tighten further.
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- Remove connecting rod bearing caps again.

-
Compare width of Plastigage with measuring
scale.
Specifications:

New:0.015 to 0.062 mm (0.00059 to
0.00244 in.) Wear
limit: 0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)
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