3 Series E36 M3 (S52) CONVER
Check conrod bearing clearance.
Piston in BDC position.
Fit special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage Type PG 1) to oil-free
crankshaft.
Fit bearing caps so that pair numbers match up.
Important!
Do not distort conrods or crankshaft.
Use the old conrod bolts to check conrod clearance.
Tighten down conrod bolts with special tool 00 9 120 or with
special tool 11 2 110.
Tightening torque 11 24 1AZ
.
Remove bearing cap and read off bearing play at width of
flattened plastic thread with assistance of measurement scale.
Conrod bearing clearance.
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Remove plastic thread.
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Coat crankshaft and bearing shells with oil.
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Install new conrod bolts and tighten down.
Tightening torque 11 24 1AZ
.
RA Replacing all connecting rod bearings (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)
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