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Verifying the mark made during disassembly, install the bearing cap to the connecting rod. If the connecting rod is new with no index mark, make sure that the bearing locking notches are on the same side as shown.

Fig 1: Checking Bearing Locking Notches Direction
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Make sure that the connecting rod big end side clearance meets the specification.
Standard value: 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.004 - 0.009 inch)

Limit: 0.4 mm (0.015 inch)

Fig 2: Checking Clearance Connecting Rod Big End Side
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.