S 500 Sedan (140.051) V8-5.0L (119.970) (1994)
7. Measure crankshaft bearing journals, determine radial play of crankshaft bearing.
NOTE: The bearing play can be corrected by replacing the bearing shells (see table Matching crankshaft bearing shells to crankcase above); in
this case, aim for the average value of the bearing play stated.
8. Measure width of fit bearing journal and of fit bearing.
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Determine axial play of crankshaft.
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The fit bearing shells of the repair sizes are supplied oversized.
9. Moisten bearing shells and crankshaft with SAE 30 engine oil and insert crankshaft.
CAUTION: Install bearing shells with oil drilling into the crankcase.
10. Tighten crankshaft bearing caps to the specified torque in the order of the tightening diagram shown above.
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Oil the thread and the bolt head or nut contact surface for this step.
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Tighten nuts to: 50 Nm.
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Tighten side bolts: 50 Nm