3 Series E92 316i (N43) COUPE
The numbers shown in the picture denote the bearing shell
classification (colours) for the respective bearing position from
1 to 5 in the upper crankcase.
Depending on the identification on the crankshaft, yellow-, green-,
or red-coded bearing shells are installed at the relevant bearing
position.
Yellow / red colour combinations are not permitted; in this case,
the colours green / green must be installed.
Crankshaft
identification
Upper crankcase
A=
Yellow /
B=
Green /
C=
Red /
Replacement crankshaft identification:
The letter featured in the illustration at the 1st position on the
replacement crankshafts denotes the conrod construction stage.
B = construction stage 1 (- 0.25 mm)
C = construction stage 2 (- 0.50 mm)
Replacement crankshaft identification:
The letter featured in the illustration directly before the numeric
code denote on a replacement crankshaft the construction stage
of the main bearing journal.
B = construction stage 1 (- 0.25 mm)
C = construction stage 2 (- 0.50 mm)
RA Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (N43B16)
BMW AG - TIS
20.01.2013 09:54
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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