3 Series E46 318ti (N42) COMP
Check conrod bearing clearance.
Piston in BDC position.
Fit special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage Type PG 1) to oil-free
crankshaft.
Fit bearing cap so that pairing letters 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 .
Tightening torque 11 24 1AZ
.
Remove bearing cap. Read off bearing clearance at width of
crushed plastic thread with aid of measuring 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 with special tool
00 9 120 .
Tightening torque 11 24 1AZ
.
Assemble engine.
RA Replacing all big-end bearings (N40/N42/N45/N46)
BMW AG - TIS
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