SLK 230 (170.449) L4-2.3L SC (111.983) (2001)
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Refer to the bearing diagram of crankshaft during bearing installation
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Install the bearing caps as follows:
a. The crankshaft bearing caps are machined together with the crankcase and must not be inter changed.
b. The crankshaft bearing caps are interference fitted in the side of the crankcase.
c. The fit is off centered 0.5 mm with the. result that it is only possible to install the bearing caps in one position.
d. If the bearing caps are correctly installed, the lug (arrow) on the crankshaft bearing cap is facing toward the left (intake side), when viewed
in the direction of travel.
e. The crankshaft bearing caps (2, 2a) are consecutively numbered, beginning with the first crankshaft bearing cap at the front.
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Examine bolts of crankshaft bearing caps as follows:
Measure the length (L), if the length (L) is greater than specifications, replace the bolts.
Bolt Specifications: