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Pistons and conrods > < Measuring axial clearance of crankshaft
Measuring radial clearance of crankshaft
Measuring radial clearance of crankshaft
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Plastigage
Procedure
–  Remove retaining frame and clean bearing journals.
–  Place a length of Plastigage corresponding to the width of the bearing on the bearing journal or in the bearing shell.
l  The Plastigage must be positioned in the centre of the bearing shell.
–  Fit retaining frame and tighten to 50 Nm without turning bolts further; do not rotate crankshaft.
–  Remove retaining frame again.
–  Compare width of Plastigage with measurement scale.
Radial clearance:
l  New: 0.015 ... 0.055 mm.
l  Wear limit: 0.080 mm.
   

Pistons and conrods > < Measuring axial clearance of crankshaft