Dodge D250 1990 Service Manual page 306

Base Engine Components
DODGE Turbo Diesel
Out-of-Chassis Repairs
Page 91-19
12mm Socket, Torque Wrench
Caution: Tighten the connecting rod and capscrew
evenly.
Torque Value:
Step 1-35 N-m [26 ft-lbs]
Step 2 - 70 N-m [51 ft-lbs]
Step 3-100 N-m [73 ft-lbs]
Caution: The crankshaft must rotate freely.
Check for freedom of rotation as the caps are installed. If the
crankshaft does not rotate freely, check the installation of the
rod bearing and the bearing size.
Caution: Do not measure the clearance between the cap
and crankshaft
Measure the side clearance between the connecting rod and
the crankshaft.
Side Clearance Limits
mm
In
0.10
0.30
MIN
MAX
0.004
0.012
Install the suction tube and oil pan.
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Note: Refer to Oil Pan Suction Tube or Gasket Replacement <^&*
Section.