5 Series E34 525td (M51) TOUR
Check clearance on main crankshaft bearing.
Install crankshaft, fit special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage Type
PG1) on the oil-free crankshaft.
Do not twist crankshaft.
Install main bearing cover with grooves in main bearing shell
mount on one side.
Align main bearing cap flush with side of bearing seat.
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 main bearing screws.
Tightening specifications for main bearing:
1.
Tighten screws to torque.
2.
Tighten screws with special tool 11 2 110 or special tool
00 9 120 with torsion angle.
Tightening torque,
refer to Technical Data 11 11 1AZ
RA Replacing main crankshaft bearing shell (M51)
BMW AG - TIS
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