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  1. Aligning the marks made during disassembly, fit the bearing cap onto the connecting rod. If the connecting rod is new and has no index mark, ensure that the bearing locking notches are both on the same side.
    Fig 1: Connecting Rod Cap Installation
    G01873548Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Check that the connecting rod big end side clearance confirms with specification.
    1. Standard value: 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 inch) 
    2. Limit: 0.4 mm (0.016 inch) 
    Fig 2: Checking Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance
    G01873549Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.