Section 1 - Cylinder Block - Group 01 Connecting Rod - Cleaning and Inspection for Reuse (1-13) M11 Page 1-43 Inspection Visually inspect the rod and cap for damage. Replace the rod if the is nicked or damaged. Visually inspect the connecting rod capscrew threads for damage. Visually inspect under the capscrew heads for cracks. Measure the capscrew outside diameters. Connecting Rod Capscrew O. D. mm in 12.600 MIN 0.4961 12.800 MAX 0.5039 Visually inspect the piston pin bore for damage.