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Crankshaft: Testing and Inspection
Radial Clearance, Measuring

Radial clearance, measuring

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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Plastigage

Work procedure

Note:
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Do not interchange used bearings

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Bearing shells that are worn down to the nickel layer must be replaced.

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Remove guide frame and clean journals.

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Place Plastigage over entire width of bearing journal or into bearing shells.

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Plastigage must rest in center of bearing shell.

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Install guide frame and tighten to 30 Nm. Do not turn crankshaft.

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Remove guide frame again.

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Compare width of Plastigage with measuring scale:

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Radial clearance, new: 0.010 to 0.039 mm.

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Radial clearance wear limit: 0.08 mm.

Crankshaft, Engine|Service and Repair > < Axial Clearance, Measuring