Connecting Rod Bearings - Cleaning and Inspection for Reuse (1-09) Section 1 - Cylinder Block - Group 01 M11 Page 1-36 Measure the bearing shell thickness with a ball microme- ter. Main Bearing Shell Thickness (Standard) mm in 3.895 MIN 0.1533 3.944 MAX 0.1553 Measure the thrust bearing thickness in three locations. Thrust Bearing Thickness mm in 4.75 MIN 0.1870 4.89 MAX 0.1925 Connecting Rod Bearings - Cleaning and Inspection for Reuse (1-09) The bearings must be marked for location as they are removed for future identification. Each bearing must be installed in its’ original location if the bearing is used again. Cleaning Caution: Do not use a scraper or a wire brush.
The bear- ings can be damaged. Use solvent and a soft bristle brush. Dry with compressed air. Inspection Visually inspect the bearings for damage. Replace bearings with any of the following damage: Pitting Flaking Corrosion Lock tang damage Scratches (deep enough to be felt with a fingernail) For more detailed information of bearing reuse guide- lines, refer to Parts Reuse Guidelines, Bulletin No. 3810303.