300SL (129.061) L6-3.0L (104.981) (1991)
11. Tighten bearing cap bolts to 30 Nm.
12. Measure bearing diameter.
13. Calculate radial bearing play (real play).
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Specification: 0.035 - 0.045 mm
14. Remove bearing cap.
15. Oil bearing shells in crankcase.
16. Oil crankshaft at bearing points.
17. Oil bearing caps with bearing shells.
18. Oil thread and contact surface of bolts.
NOTE: Re-use bolts up to a maximum of 63.8 mm.
19. Tighten bearing cap bolts to 55 Nm + 90° tightening angle.
CAUTION: Rotate crankshaft while tightening the bolts in order to detect any jamming in good time.
Test Specifications
Crankshaft Bearing Play:
Axial: 0.100 - 0.250 mm
Radial: 0.030 - 0.045 mm
Conrod Radial Bearing Play: 0.020 - 0.050 mm