3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Note:
Place main bearing shells with same color code as that of
crankshaft in main bearing caps.
Note:
Main bearing caps 1 to 3 are marked on exhaust side.
Note that main bearing cap 4 has shoulders machined into end
faces.
Check main bearing clearance:
Fit special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage Type PG 1) to the oil-
free crankshaft.
Do not twist crankshaft.
Position main bearing cap so that retaining grooves of main
bearing shells are on one side.
Align main bearing cap flush with side of bearing seat.
RA Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (M43 / M43TU)
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 10:37
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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