A4 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
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Insert new bearing shells for cylinder block with proper color marking, Refer to Fig 4.
8. Crankshaft
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Measuring axial and radial clearance, Refer to Axial and Radial Play, Measuring
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Do not turn crankshaft when measuring radial play.
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Crankshaft dimensions, Refer to Crankshaft, Engine, Specifications
9. Thrust washer
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Only on 4th crankshaft bearing
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Lubricating grooves face outward
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Measuring crankshaft axial clearance, Refer to Axial and Radial Play, Measuring
10. Bearing shell
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For engine block with lubrication groove
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Do not interchange run-in connecting rod bearing shells (mark)
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Insert new bearing shells for cylinder block with proper color marking, Refer to Fig 3.
11. Stud
12. Bolt
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for bearing cap
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Always replace
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Tightening sequence
Fig. 1 Number markings on crankshaft bearing cap
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Bearing 1 is located on the belt pulley side
Fig. 2 Removing crankshaft bearing cap
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Unscrew bolts or nuts for crankshaft bearing caps.
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Remove crankshaft bearing caps from cylinder block using T10055 extractor.