3 Series E92 320d (N47) COUPE
Important!
Danger of mixing up needle bearings.
Needle bearings have different diameters.
See BMW Parts Service for information on diameters.
Release needle bearing (1) in direction of arrow.
Remove released needle bearing (1) from counterbalance shaft
(2) in direction of arrow.
Check counterbalance shaft (2) for wear at the bearing point and
replace if necessary.
Note:
Bearing caps 1...5 are marked on the exhaust end.
Bearing cap 3 is installed as a thrust bearing.
Note:
Illustration shows bearing block number 5.
Release bolts of main bearing cap (1).
Remove main bearing cap 1...5.
Important!
With the assistance of a second person, remove crankshaft
and carefully place to one side.
Pay attention to oil hole in bearing shell.
Pay attention to installation position of main crankshaft
bearing shells.
Coat bearing shells with oil.
Install crankshaft.
Fit bearing caps 1 to 5 such that the identification numbers
always face towards the exhaust end..
Both locating grooves of bearing shells in crankcase and on
bearing cap must be mounted on one side.
Important!
The crankcase will be damaged if the bearing caps are
installed incorrectly or in the wrong position.
Damage to moulding on crankcase.
Align bearing cap exactly.
RA Replacing crankshaft (N47, N47S)
BMW AG - TIS
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