Chery T21 2014 Service Manual page 514

07 - SQR484F ENGINE MECHANICAL
d. Remove the connecting rod bearing caps.
e. Using the gauge scale of feeler gauge, measure the
widest part of the compressed feeler gauge to obtain
the radial clearance of connecting rod bearing shell as
shown in the illustration.
Measurement Item
Connecting Rod Bearing Shell Radial
Clearance
If radial clearance of connecting rod bearing shell is
not within the specified range, replace the connecting
rod bearing shell. Replace the crankshaft if necessary.
13.Check connecting rod big end axial clearance.
a. Install the connecting rod bearing caps, and tighten
the connecting rod bearing cap fixing bolts to the
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specified torque.
b. Install a dial indicator (2) with its measuring rod
contacting the side of connecting rod cap (1).
c. Turn the dial of dial indicator to reset it to zero.
d. Push the connecting rod forward and backward (do
not move the crankshaft forward and backward) and
read the value on the dial indicator.
Measurement Item
Connecting Rod Big End Axial
Clearance
If the axial clearance of connecting rod big end is not
within the specified range, replace the piston
connecting rod assembly.
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Specification
(mm)
0.021 - 0.056
Specification
(mm)
0.15 - 0.40
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1
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
RT21071180
2
RT21071190