King Engine Bearings CR 524SP0.5 Connecting Rod Bearing Set VW AXD BNZ BPE Sputter +0.50mm Oversize

The King Engine Bearings CR 524SP0.5 is an OE-replacement connecting rod bearing set designed for Volkswagen engines with AXD, BNZ, and BPE engine codes. This set is manufactured in the SP Series (Sputter) at a +0.50mm oversize, making it ideal for engine rebuilds where the crankshaft journals have been reground to accommodate additional clearance.

SP Series Construction:

• Sputter Overlay: Applied via Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) process for superior wear resistance and load capacity
• Lead-Free Bronze Intermediate Layer: Environmentally responsible construction with enhanced bonding strength
• Steel Backing: Provides structural rigidity and precise dimensional stability
• Tri-Layer Design: Steel back, lead-free bronze bonding layer, and PVD sputter overlay

Key Features:

• OE-replacement fitment for VW AXD, BNZ, and BPE engine codes
• +0.50mm oversize for reground crankshaft applications
• Excellent choice for high-load and extreme-duty OE replacement applications
• Set includes 5 pairs of rod bearing shells
• Note: This part number (SP Series) has been superseded by the CR 524SV (SV Series)

King Engine Bearings has been a specialist in precision engine bearings since 1960, producing bearings engineered to tight wall thickness tolerances for consistent oil clearances and long engine life. The SP Series sputter bearing delivers OE-quality performance in demanding diesel applications.