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