Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1062

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CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS (Continued)
Fig. 33 Rod and Piston Assembly Installation
ance across the entire width of the insert. If the
clearance varies, it may be caused by either a
tapered journal, bent connecting rod or foreign
material trapped between the insert and cap or
rod.
(8) If the correct clearance is indicated, replace-
ment of the bearing inserts is not necessary. Remove
the Plastigage from crankshaft journal and bearing
insert. Proceed with installation.
(9) If bearing-to-journal clearance exceeds the
specification, install a pair of 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch)
undersize bearing inserts. All the odd size inserts
must be on the bottom. The sizes of the service
replacement bearing inserts are stamped on the
CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL
Color Code
Yellow
Orange
Blue
Red
CONNECTING ROD BEARING FITTING CHART
Diameter
53.2257-53.2079 mm
(2.0955-2.0948 in.)
53.2079 - 53.1901 mm
(2.0948 - 2.0941 in.)
0.0178 mm (0.0007 in.)
Undersize
53.1901 - 53.1724 mm
(2.0941 - 2.0934 in.)
0.0356 mm (0.0014 in.)
Undersize
52.9717 - 52.9539 mm
(2.0855 - 2.0848 in.)
0.254 mm (0.010 in.)
Undersize
Fig. 34 Measuring Bearing Clearance
1 - PLASTIGAGE SCALE
2 - COMPRESSED PLASTIGAGE
backs of the inserts. Measure the clearance as
described in the previous steps.
(10) The clearance is measured with a pair of
0.0254 mm (0.001 inch) undersize bearing inserts
installed. This will determine if two 0.0254 mm
(0.001 inch) undersize inserts or another combination
is needed to provide the correct clearance Refer to
CONNECTING ROD BEARING FITTING CHART .
CORRESPONDING CONNECTING ROD BEARING INSERT
Upper Insert Size
Yellow - Standard
Yellow - Standard
Blue - Undersize
0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
Red - Undersize
0.254 mm (0.010 in.)
ENGINE 2.5L 9 - 33
Lower Insert Size
Yellow - Standard
Blue - Undersize
0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
Blue - Undersize
0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
Red - Undersize
0.254 mm (0.010 in.)