6 Series 650i (N62TU) Coupe
Checking main bearing clearance:
To check crankshaft bearing clearance, use old main bearing
screws.
There must be no oil in the blind holes (risk of cracking).
Do not twist crankshaft.
Fit special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage Type PG 1) to the oil-
free crankshaft.
1.
Tighten all screws on main bearing cover with jointing torque.
2.
Tighten down all screws on main bearing caps with special
tool 00 9 120 and torsion angle.
Tightening torque, 11 11 2AZ
.
Remove main bearing cap.
Read off main bearing play at width of flattened plastic thread with
assistance of measurement scale.
Main bearing play.
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Remove plastic thread.
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Lubricate bearing shells and bearing shells.
Note:
Always replace main bearing bolts of main bearing caps with
new bolts.
Do not wash off bolt coating.
No oil is permitted in the blind bores! (Danger of cracking).
RA Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (N62/N62TU)
BMW AG - TIS
18.01.2013 21:33
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