King Engine Bearings CR 460SP0.5 Connecting Rod Bearing Set SP-Series Sputter +0.50mm Oversize

The King Engine Bearings CR 460SP0.5 is an oversize (+0.50mm / 0.020 in) connecting rod bearing set engineered for Volkswagen and Audi TDI diesel engines using the AZV, CFCA, and AWX engine codes. Designed as a precision OE-replacement bearing, this set is built to handle the extreme cylinder pressures and load demands characteristic of turbocharged diesel applications.

SP-Series Sputter Bearing Construction:

• Steel backing provides a rigid, dimensionally stable foundation for precise housing bore fit
• Lead-free bronze intermediate layer offers excellent load distribution and thermal conductivity
• Sputter overlay applied by Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) delivers superior wear resistance and fatigue strength under extreme loads
• 100% lead-free construction for environmental compliance and user safety
• Bearing size: +0.50mm (0.020 in) oversize — designed for use with reground crankshaft journals
• Includes 4 pairs (full connecting rod bearing set)

King Engine Bearings has specialized exclusively in engine bearings since 1960, and the SP-Series represents their premium tri-metal solution for high-load diesel OE replacement applications. Note: The CR 460SP series has been superseded by the updated CR 460SV series; verify availability and compatibility before ordering.