3 Series E36 318i (M42) SAL
Install crankshaft.
Note:
The crankshaft is marked with yellow, green or white paint
according to the tolerance of the main journal.
Note:
Place main bearing shells with same color code as that of
crankshaft in main bearing caps.
Note:
Main bearing caps 1 ... 3 bear identification markings on
exhaust side.
The main bearing caps 4 and 5 are not marked.
Main bearing cap 4 has a machined shoulder on the end
face.
Check main bearing clearance:
Place special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage model PG 1) on oil-free
crankshaft.
Do not turn crankshaft.
RA Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (M40/M42)
BMW AG - TIS
23.01.2013 08:59
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