3 Series E36 318ti (M44) COMP
Remove main bearing cover and read off bearing clearance on
width of squashed plastic thread using the measuring scale.
Main bearing clearance,
refer to Technical Data
Install new bearing shells with different color codes if necessary in
order to check bearing clearance.
Summary:
Color code/shaft diameter/bearing strength
Ge = yellow
Gn = green
Ws = white
1.
Crankshaft
2.
Bearing clearance
3.
Bearing shells: yellow, green or white
4.
Bearing cover
Installation:
Remove plastic thread. Coat main bearing shells and
crankshaft with engine oil. Place main bearing caps in position
with grooves of all caps on same side. Align main bearing cap
flush with side of bearing seat. Always replace main bearing
screws with new ones. No oil is permitted in the blind bores
(danger of cracking). Wash and oil screws.
1.
Tighten the main bearing bolts to joining torque.
2.
Tighten down screws with special tool 11 2 110 or with
special tool 00 9 120 with torsion angle.
Tightening torque,
refer to Technical Data 11 11 1AZ
RA Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (M44) (engine dismantled)
BMW AG - TIS
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