Kia Cerato 2009 Service Manual page 82

A. If out-of-tolerance, install a new connecting rod.
B. If still out-of-tolerance, replace the crankshaft.
2. Check the connecting rod bearing oil clearance.
(1) Check the match marks on the connecting rod and cap are aligned to ensure correct reassembly.
(2) Remove the 2 connecting rod cap bolts.
(3) Remove the connecting rod cap and lower bearing.
(4) Clean the crankshaft pin journal and bearing.
(5) Place a plastigage across the crankshaft pin journal.
(6) Reinstall the lower bearing and cap, and tighten the nuts.
Tightening torque :
12.7Nm (1.3kgf.m, 9.4lb-ft) + (87~93°)
Do not turn the crankshaft.
Do not reuse the connection rod cap bolts.
(7) Remove the 2bolts, connecting rod cap and lower bearing .
(8) Measure the plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance
0.025 ~ 0.043mm (0.0010 ~ 0.0017in)
(9) If the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow, remove the upper and lower bearing and then install
a new bearings with the same color mark.
Recheck the oil clearance.