Measuring radial clearance of crankshaft |
Special tools and workshop equipment required |
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| Mark used bearing shells for re-installation (but do not mark bearing surface). |
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| Bearing shells worn down to the base layer must be renewed. |
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| Clean bearing cap and bearing journal. |
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| Place a length of Plastigage corresponding to the width of the bearing on the bearing journal or in the bearing shell. |
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| The Plastigage must be positioned in the centre of the bearing shell. |
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| Fit bearing cap and tighten bolts to 40 Nm (do not turn further) without rotating crankshaft. |
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| Remove bearing cap again. |
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| Compare width of Plastigage with measurement scale. |
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| New: 0.023 ... 0.043 mm. |
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