Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual page 252

ASSEMBLY
(7) Remove the connecting rod cap.
(8) Measure the Plastigage at each journal at the widest
point for the smallest clearance, and the narrowest
point for the largest clearance.
Oil clearance
Standard: 0.008--0.060mm (0.0003--0.0024 in)
Allowable: 0.01 27--0.0558mm (0.00054.0022 in)
(9) If the oil clearance exceeds the maximum, grind the
crankshaft and install undersize bearings. (Refer to
page B3-48.
2. Install the connecting rod caps as follows:
(1) Remove the Plastigage from the journals and bear-
ings.
(2) Apply a liberal amount of clean engine oil to the
connecting rod bearings.
(3) Install the connecting rod bearings and caps.
(4) Apply engine oil to the threads and seat faces of the
cap bolts and tighten them.
Tightening torque:
25-32 N-m (2.5-3.3 kgf-m, 18-24 ftelbf)
Note
Make sure the connecting rod caps are installed in
their original position.
3.
Measure the connecting rod side clearances.
Side clearance:
0.00514.0635mm (0.00024.0025 in)
Maximum: 0.3556mm (0.014 in)