3 Series E36 318ti (M44) COMP
Caution!
Do not turn the connecting rods or crankshaft.
Use the old conrod bolts to check conrod 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
Remove bearing cover and read off bearing clearance across
width of pinched plastic thread with the help of the measuring
scale.
Conrod bearing clearance,
refer to Technical Data
Remove plastic thread.
Summary:
Color code/shaft diameter/bearing strength
Color code 2 classification.
Rt = red
Bl = blue
1.
Crankpin
2.
Bearing clearance
3.
Bearing shells: red or blue
4.
Conrod
RA Replacing all connecting-rod bearings (M44)
BMW AG - TIS
06.02.2013 21:15
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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