Connecting Rod And Crankshaft: Notes

Using a feeler gauge, measure the end play while moving the connecting rod back and forth.

Standard end play: 0.1 ~ 0.25mm (0.004 ~ 0.010in.)

Maximum end play: 0.4mm (0.016in.)

Fig 1: Checking Connecting Rod End Play Using Feeler Gauge

Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.

• If out-of-tolerance, install a new connecting rod.
• If still out-of-tolerance, replace the crankshaft.

1. Check the matchmarks on the connecting rod and cap are aligned to ensure correct reassembly.
2. Remove 2 connecting rod cap nuts.
3. Remove the connecting rod cap and bearing half.
4. Clean the crank pin and bearing.
5. Place plastigage across the crank pin.
6. Reinstall the bearing half and cap, and torque the nuts.

   Tightening torque 

   50 - 53Nm (500 ~ 530kgf.cm, 36.9 ~ 39lbf.ft)

   NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft.
7. Remove 2 nuts, connecting rod cap and bearing half.
8. Measure the plastigage at its widest point.

   Standard oil clearance 

   0.024 ~ 0.042mm (0.0009 ~ 0.0017in.)

   Fig 2: Measuring Plastigage At Its Widest Point

   Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
9. If the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow, remove the upper half of the bearing, install a new, complete bearing with the same color mark (select the color as shown in the next column), and recheck the clearance.
   CAUTION: Do not file, shim, or scrape the bearings or the caps to adjust clearance.
10. If the plastigage shows the clearance is still incorrect, try the next larger or smaller bearing (the color listed above or below that one), and check clearance again.
    NOTE: If the proper clearance cannot be obtained by using the appropriate larger or smaller bearings, replace the crankshaft and start over.
    CAUTION: If the marks are indecipherable because of an accumulation of dirt and dust, do not scrub them with a wire brush or scraper. Clean them only with solvent or detergent.
    Fig 3: Identifying Connecting Rod Mark Location

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    CONNECTING ROD SPECIFICATIONS
    
    

    CLASS	MARK	INSIDE DIAMETER
    a	A	48.00 ~ 48.006mm (1.8896 ~ 1.8899in.)
    b	B	48.006 ~ 48.012mm (1.8899 ~ 1.8902in.)
    c	C	48.012 ~ 48.018mm (1.8902 ~ 1.8904in.)

    Fig 4: Identifying Crankshaft Pin Mark Location

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    CRANKSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS
    
    

    CLASS	MARK	OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF PIN
    1	1	44.960 ~ 44.966mm (1.7700 ~ 1.7703in.)
    II	2	44.952 ~ 44.960mm (1.7698 ~ 1.7700in.)
    III	3	44.946 ~ 44.952mm (1.7695 ~ 1.7698in.)

    Fig 5: Identifying Connecting Rod Bearing Mark Location

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    CONNECTING ROD BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
    
    

    CLASS	MARK	THICKNESS OF BEARING
    AA	BLUE	1.514 ~ 1.517mm (0.0596 ~ 0.0597in.)
    A	BLACK	1.511 ~ 1.514mm (0.0595 ~ 0.0596in.)
    B	NONE	1.508 ~ 1.511mm (0.0594 ~ 0.0595in.)
    C	GREEN	1.505 ~ 1.508mm (0.0593 ~ 0.0594in.)
    D	YELLOW	1.502 ~ 1.505mm (0.0591 ~ 0.0593in)

11. Selection
    CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARK SPECIFICATIONS
    
    

    CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARK	CONNECTING ROD IDENTIFICATION MARK	ASSEMBLING CLASSIFICATION OF BEARING
    1 (YELLOW)	a (WHITE)	D (YELLOW)
    	b (NONE)	C (GREEN)
    	c (YELLOW)	B (NONE)
    II (NONE)	a (WHITE)	C (GREEN)
    	b (NONE)	B (NONE)
    	c (YELLOW)	A (BLACK)
    III (WHITE)	a (WHITE)	B (NONE)
    	b (NONE)	A (BLACK)
    	c (YELLOW)	AA (BLUE)

1. To check main bearing-to-journal oil clearance, remove the main caps and bearing halves.
2. Clean each main journal and bearing half with a clean shop tower.
3. Place one strip of plastigage across each main journal.
4. Reinstall the bearings and caps, then torque the bolts.

   Tightening torque 

   30Nm (300kgf.cm, 22lbf.ft) + 60° ~ 65°

   NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft.
5. Remove the cap and bearing again, and measure the widest part of the plastigage.

   Standard oil clearance 

   0.028 ~ 0.046mm (0.0011 ~ 0.0018in.)

   Fig 6: Measuring Widest Part Of Plastigage

   Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
6. If the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow, remove the upper half of the bearing, install a new, complete bearing with the same color mark (select the color as shown in the next column), and recheck the clearance.
   CAUTION: Do not file, shim, or scrape the bearings or the caps to adjust clearance.
7. If the plastigage shows the clearance is still incorrect, try the next larger or smaller bearing (the color listed above or below that one), and check clearance again.
   NOTE: If the proper clearance cannot be obtained by using the appropriate larger or smaller bearings, replace the crankshaft and start over.
   CAUTION: If the marks are indecipherable because of an accumulation of dirt and dust, do not scrub them with a wire brush or scraper. Clean them only with solvent or detergent.