5 Series E34 525td (M51) TOUR
Note:
The bearing covers (1 ... 5) are marked on the outlet (exhaust)
side.
Bearing covers 6 and 7 are not marked.
Bearing cover 6 is the thrust bearing.
Replacing crankshaft main bearing shells,
refer to 11 21 531
Installation:
Coat bearing shells with oil.
Install crankshaft.
Fit bearing cover 1 ... 7 (bearing 1 on intake end of
camshaft) with grooves in bearing shell guide to one side.
Align bearing cover precisely.
Installation:
Always replace the screws on the main bearing cover with
new ones.
No oil is permitted in the blind bores!
(Danger of cracking)
Screws washed and oiled.
RA Replacing crankshaft (M51)
BMW AG - TIS
23.01.2013 06:36
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