Connecting Rod Inspection (2.4L); Bearing Radial Clearance (2.4L); Bearing Oil Clearance (Plastigauge) (2.4L) - Chery Tiggo 2009 Service Manual

3. Using a hammer handle or similar tool, push the
piston and connecting rod assembly (1) out
through the cylinder head side of the engine block.
NOTE: Before removing the piston and connecting
rod assembly, check the connecting rod side
clearance.
4. Remove the connecting rod bearings.
CAUTION: When removing the connecting rod
side bearings, note the installation position.
Keep them in the correct order.
Inspection
Bearing Radial Clearance
• Check the radial clearance of connecting rod bearing.
Radial Clearance
Bearing Oil Clearance (Plastigauge)
• Check the oil clearance of the connecting rods and crankshaft.
− Clean all engine oil off of the connecting rod bearing and the crankshaft journal.
− Cut the plastigauge into lengths as wide as the crankshaft journal.
− Lay the plastigauge across the crankshaft
journal.
− Carefully install the connecting rod cap.
− Torque the connecting rod cap nuts to 20 N·m
− Carefully disassemble the connecting rod cap.
− Use the measuring rule imprinted on the plas-
tigauge package to measure the width of the
widest part of the plastigauge.
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ENGINE UNIT REPAIR
CONNECTING ROD RADIAL CLEARANCE
0.016 - 0.051 mm
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