3 Series E46 330xd (M57) SAL
Caution!
Do not turn the connecting rods or crankshaft.
Use the old connecting-rod bolts to check connecting-rod
clearance.
Tighten down conrod bolts with special tool 00 9 120 or special
tool 11 2 110.
.Tightening torque, 11 24 1AZ .
Remove bearing caps.
Read off bearing clearance at width of crushed plastic thread with
aid of measuring scale.
Conrod bearing clearance.
Remove plastic thread.
Summary:
Color code / shaft diameter / bearing strength
Rt = red
Bl = blue
1.
Crankpin
2.
Bearing clearance
3.
Bearing shells: red or blue
4.
Conrod
RA Replacing all conrod bearings (M57)
BMW AG - TIS
15.02.2013 17:47
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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