Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Bearing play – crankshaft bearing cap removed.

Caution

To prevent thread from tearing when removing con-rod bearing cap, remove grease from con-rod journal and lightly oil con-rod bearing shell. Do not turn crankshaft.

  Measure

With "Plastigage" (deformable plastic thread).

Cut thread to bearing width and lay axially between crankshaft journal and bearing shell (arrow). Install crankshaft bearing cap with torque – tightening torque 50 Nm / 37 lbf. ft. + 45° + 15°.

Note:   The bolts can be reused for checking crankshaft bearing play.

Remove crankshaft bearing cover.

  Measure

Compare width of flattened plastic thread (arrow) with measuring scale.

"Plastigage" is available for various measuring ranges.

Perm. crankshaft bearing play: 0.005 to 0.059 mm.