5 Series E60 530d (M57TU) SAL
The bearing shells are marked with yellow, green or white paint.
1.
Bearing shell
2.
Guide bearing
Observe grinding stage of main bearing journals.
Note:
Main bearing caps 1 to 5 are marked on exhaust side.
The 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 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.
Note:
To check main bearing clearance, use the old main bearing
screws.
Wash and oil main bearing bolts.
RA Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (M57TU)
BMW AG - TIS
21.02.2013 11:00
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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