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Check con-rod bearing clearance (with plastigage) > < Crankshaft Seal Ring (Rear), Replace

Con-rod Bearing, Replace

  Remove

1.   Remove oil pan
2.   Set crankshaft on torsional vibration damper in direction of engine rotation to BDC of cylinders 1 and 4
3.   Identify con-rod with con-rod bearing cover (1)
Object Number: 2417756  Size: DEFAULT


Important:   The shear surfaces of the con-rod and the con-rod bearing cover form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces
4.   Remove con-rod bearing covers 1 and 4 (1)
Note:   Note cylinder sequence
•   Unscrew 4x bolts
•   Push piston with con-rod up into cylinder bore
Object Number: 2412875  Size: DEFAULT


5.   Remove con-rod bearing mounting clips (1) and (2)
Note:   Observe correct fitting position, observe alignment
•   Visually check components
Object Number: 2417760  Size: DEFAULT


6.   Turn crankshaft on torsional vibration damper through 180° in direction of rotation of engine
7.   Identify con-rod with con-rod bearing cover (1)
Object Number: 2417756  Size: DEFAULT


Important:   The shear surfaces of the con-rod and the con-rod bearing cover form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces
8.   Remove con-rod bearing covers 2 and 3 (1)
Note:   Note cylinder sequence
•   Unscrew 4x bolts
•   Push piston with con-rod up into cylinder bore
Object Number: 2412874  Size: DEFAULT


9.   Remove con-rod bearing mounting clips (1) and (2)
Note:   Observe correct fitting position, observe alignment
•   Visually check components
Object Number: 2417760  Size: DEFAULT


10.   Clean con-rod bearing journal and con-rod bearing cap

  Install

11.   Insert con-rod bearing shells into con-rods and con-rod bearing caps
•   Wet con-rod bearing clips with engine oil
12.   Wet con-rod bearing journal with engine oil
13.   Install con-rod bearing covers 2 and 3 (1)
•   Tighten 4x bolt 35 Nm + 45° + 15°
Renew bolts
Object Number: 2412874  Size: DEFAULT


14.   Turn crankshaft on torsional vibration damper through 180° in direction of rotation of engine
15.   Wet con-rod bearing journal with engine oil
16.   Install con-rod bearing covers 1 and 4 (1)
•   Tighten 4x bolt 35 Nm + 45° + 15°
Renew bolts
Use new bolts
Object Number: 2412875  Size: DEFAULT


17.   Install oil pan

Check con-rod bearing clearance (with plastigage) > < Crankshaft Seal Ring (Rear), Replace