3 Series E91 330xi (N52) TOUR
Important!
All crankshaft crank pins are classified.
Possible classifications per connecting rod at top and bottom:
r:
Red
b:
Blue
Only one colour may be fitted per big end and connecting rod
shank.
In direction of arrow from (1 to 2) crank pin (1 to 6).
Example:
Possible classification: rbbrrb.
Cylinder 1: classification Red.
Cylinder 2: classification Blue.
Cylinder 3: classification Blue.
Cylinder 4: classification Red.
Cylinder 5: classification Red.
Cylinder 6: classification Blue.
Install new conrod bearing shells.
In each case insert only one colour of bearing shell (1 and 2)
for each conrod.
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.
RA Replacing all connecting rod bearings (N52)
BMW AG - TIS
20.02.2013 22:50
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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