Mitsubishi 4G9 series

4G9 ENGINE (E-W) -
Piston and Connecting Rod
11A-11-8
PWEE9502
E
May 1995Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
CRANKSHAFT PIN OIL CLEARANCE (PLASTIGAGE
METHOD)
(1) Remove oil from crankshaft pin and connecting rod
bearing.
(2) Cut the Plastigage to the same length as the width of
bearing an d place it on crankshaft pin in parallel with
its axis.
(3) Install the connecting rod cap carefully and tighten the
bolts to specified torque.
(4) Carefully remove the connecting rod cap.
(5) Measure the width of the Plastigage at its widest part
by using a scale printed on the Plastigage package.
Standard value: 0.02 - 0.05 mm
Limit: 0.1 mm
Plastigage