3 Series E46 330xd (M57) SAL
Note:
Main bearing caps 1 .... 5 are marked on exhaust side.
Main bearing caps 6 and 7 are not marked.
Main bearing cap 6 is a guide bearing.
Check clearance on main crankshaft bearing.
Install crankshaft, fit special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage Type
PG1) on the oil-free crankshaft.
Do not rotate crankshaft.
Install main bearing cap so that grooves in main bearing shell
guide are one one side.
Align main bearing cap flush with side of bearing seat.
Note:
To check main bearing clearance, use old main bearing
screws.
There must be no oil in the blind holes (risk of cracking).
Wash and oil main bearing screws.
RA Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (M57)
BMW AG - TIS
15.02.2013 17:44
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