3 Series E30 318i (M40) TOUR
11 24 571
Replacing conrod bearing shells (M40)
(Piston removed)
Install new conrod bearing shells.
Insert one red and one blue bearing shell in each conrod
(regardless of colored mark on conrod stem).
Caution!
Observe grinding stage of the crankshaft,
refer to Technical Data
Install piston and check conrod bearing clearance:
Piston in BDC position.
Fit special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage Type PG 1) to the oil-
free crankshaft.
Place bearing caps in position, making sure that matching
numbers are paired.
Caution!
Do not turn the connecting rods or crankshaft.
Use the old connecting-rod bolts to check connecting-rod
clearance.
Tighten down conrod screws with special tool 00 9 120 or
special tool 11 2 110.
Tightening torque,
refer to Technical Data 11 24 1AZ
RA Replacing conrod bearing shells (M40)
BMW AG - TIS
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