3 Series E36 318is (M44) SAL
Note:
Main bearing caps 1 ... 3 bear identification markings on
exhaust side.
The main bearing caps 4 and 5 are not marked.
Note that main bearing cap 4 has shoulders machined into end
faces.
Check main bearing clearance:
Fit special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage Type PG 1) to the oil-
free crankshaft.
Do not twist crankshaft.
Place main bearing caps in position with grooves of all caps on
same side. Align main bearing cap flush with side of bearing seat.
Note:
To check main bearing clearance, use old main bearing
screws.
No oil is permitted in the blind bores (danger of cracking).
Wash and oil screws.
1.
Tighten the main bearing bolts to joining torque.
2.
Tighten down screws with special tool 11 2 110 or with
special tool 00 9 120 with torsion angle.
Tightening torque,
refer to Technical Data 11 11 1AZ
RA Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (M44) (engine dismantled)
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