3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Caution!
Do not turn the connecting rods or crankshaft.
Use the old conrod bolts to check conrod clearance.
Tightening conrod screws:
Use special tool 00 9 120 and special tool 11 2 110.
Tightening Torque,
refer to Technical Data 11 24 1AZ.
Remove bearing cover and read off bearing clearance across
width of pinched plastic thread with the help of the measuring
scale.
Bearing clearance,
refer to Technical Data.
Remove plastic thread.
Summary:
Color code/shaft diameter/bearing strength
Colour code 2 classification.
Rt = red
Bl = blue
1.
Crankpin
2.
Bearing clearance
3.
Bearing shells: red or blue
4.
Conrod
RA Replacing all conrod bearings (M43 / M43TU)
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 10:39
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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