9-5 Wagon (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (B235) (1999)
Crankshaft: Testing and Inspection
Checking Bearing Clearances
Crankshaft
Checking Bearing Clearances
Main bearings
Clearance is measured with Plastigage, part No. (45) 30 06 558.
IMPORTANT: When measuring clearances with Plastigage, make sure that none of it gets into the oil holes.
1
Position the engine with the cylinder head surface downwards so that the weight of the crankshaft will not affect the measurements.
2
Clean the parts that are to be measured. Place a strip of Plastigage along the shaft.
3
Fit the bearing cap.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) +60° + 15°
The crankshaft must not be turned during measurement
4
Remove the bearing cap. The strip of Plastigage should now have adhered to either the bearing cap or the main journal.
5
Measure the width of the Plastigage strip using the scale printed on the packaging and read off the clearance. One side of the packaging gives the