5 Series E39 540i (M62) TOUR
Note:
Main bearing cap no. 5 can be identified by the recesses for
the stop disks of the thrust bearing.
Insert stop disks on both sides into grooves of main bearing cap
no. 5.
Checking main bearing clearance:
Do not twist crankshaft.
Fit special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage Type PG 1) to the oil-
free crankshaft.
Position main bearing caps (1 to 5) so that retaining grooves of
main bearing shells are on one side.
Align main bearing cap flush with side of bearing seat.
RA Replacing main crankshaft bearing shell (M62)
BMW AG - TIS
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