Connecting Rod Inspection; Connecting Rod Assembly - Chery Tiggo 2009 Service Manual

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
• Check the radial clearance of connecting rod bearing.
Radial Clearance
Assembly
NOTE :
The rod bolts should not be reused.
1. Before installing the NEW rod bolts, the threads and under the bolt head should be oiled with clean engine oil.
2. Install each bolt finger tight, then alternately tighten each bolt to assemble the cap properly.
3. Tighten the connecting rod bolts using the two step
torque-turn method:
• 1st Step: Tighten bolts to 25 N·m
• 2nd Step: Tighten the connecting rod bolts an
additional 90°
4. Using a feeler gauge check connecting rod side clearance.
• Check axial clearance of connecting rod.
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
ENGINE UNIT REPAIR
CONNECTING ROD RADIAL CLEARANCE
BESM020045
0.016 - 0.051 mm
LTSM020208
BESM020064
02
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