5 Series E39 520i (M52) SAL
Check clearance on main crankshaft bearing.
Install crankshaft and place special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage
Type PG1) on oil-free crankshaft.
Do not twist 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.
Installation:
To check main bearing clearance, use the old main bearing
screws.
There must be no oil in the blind holes (risk of cracking).
1.
Tighten down main bearing screws with jointing torque.
2.
Tighten down main bearing bolts with special tool
00 9 120 to angle of rotation.
Tightening torque 11 11 1AZ
.
RA Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)
BMW AG - TIS
30.01.2013 06:25
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
Copyright
Page - 4 -