Connecting rod bearing oil clearance (Mazdaspeed)

Standard clearance 0.0012—0.0018 in (0.028—0.048 mm) Maximum clearance 0.0039 in (0.10 mm)Standard clearance 0.028—0.048 mm {0.0012—0.0018 in} Maximum clearance 0.10 mm {0.0039 in}

Position Plastigage axially on the journals and install/remove the matching cap per the factory procedure; replace bearings or grind the crankpin for correct undersize bearings if excessive.