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Axial clearance is also tightly controlled for proper alignment. For these reasons, zones of resistance can be found when the connecting rods are rotated by hand through their range of motion. Resistance during rod motion, by itself, is not an indication of a performance or durability concern.","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10139399-9999.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10139399-0001.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10139399","components":[{"id":"powertrain","name":"Transmission and 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