Connecting Rod Bearing (3.5)

Check the connecting rod big-end bore size code.
NOTE: Record the connecting rod big-end bore size code letters on connecting rod cap as shown.

Fig 1: Checking Connecting Rod Big-End Bore Size Code
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CONNECTING ROD BIG-END DIAMETER

Fig 2: Connecting Rod Big-End Diameter Chart
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Check the crankshaft pin journal size code.
NOTE: Record the pin journal size code letters on the crankshaft balance weight. Reading order is from left to right as shown, with No. 1 pin journal size code shown first.

Fig 3: Checking Crankshaft Pin Journal Size Code
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CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER

Fig 4: Crankshaft Pin Journal Diameter
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Choose proper connecting rod bearing in below table.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING SELECTION TABLE

Fig 5: Connecting Rod Bearing Table
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Connecting rod bearing oil clearance:

0.026-0.044 mm (0.0010-0.0017 in)

CONNECTING ROD BEARING THICKNESS (REFERENCE DATA)

Fig 6: Connecting Rod Bearing Thickness Table
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