Caution The crankshaft must not be removed. Just loosening the main bearing caps will cause deformation of the cylinder block bearing pedestals. This deformation will cause a reduction of the bearing clearance. Even if the bearing shells are not renewed bearing damage could occur due to a different bearing clearance. |
If the bearing cap bolts are loosened, the cylinder block must be replaced complete with the crankshaft. |
Measuring the main bearing clearance is not possible with normal workshop equipment. |
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