7 Series E38 740i (M62) SAL
Note:
The main bearing cap screws must always be replaced by
new ones.
Do not wash off bolt coating.
No oil is permitted in the blind bores (risk of cracking)!
Tightening specifications for main bearing:
1.
Tighten all screws on main bearing cover with jointing torque.
2.
Unfasten screws on main bearing cover 5
3.
Strike back and front of crankshaft with plastic hammer to
center thrust bearing (do not damage crankshaft).
4.
Tighten screws of main bearing cover 5 with jointing torque.
5.
Tighten down all bolts on main bearing cap with special
tool 00 9 120 with torsion angle.
Tightening Torque,
refer to Technical Data 11 11 2AZ.
Check axial play.
Axial play,
refer to Technical Data.
Check guide bearing shell, crankshaft and crankcase if necessary.
Tighten threaded protective bushes.
Tightening Torque,
refer to Technical Data 11 11 3AZ.
RA Replacing main crankshaft bearing shell (M62)
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