3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Note:
To check main bearing clearance, use old main bearing
screws.
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.
Remove main bearing cover and read off main bearing clearance
from thickness of crushed plastic thread with the help of the
measuring scale.
Main bearing clearance,
refer to Technical Data.
If necessary, fit new bearing shells with a different color code to
correct 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
RA Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (M43 / M43TU)
BMW AG - TIS
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