Sprinter 3500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2004)
Crankshaft: Procedures
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURE CRANKSHAFT AND BLOCK JOURNALS
NOTE: After any bearing damage occurred, remove all debris which is present in the main oil gallery, connecting rod bores, and in the crankshaft
and oil galleries. Include removal of the inserting steel ball of the main oil gallery before cleaning.
1. Remove crankshaft.
2. Clean all engine parts thoroughly.
CAUTION: After bearing has damage has occurred, replace connecting rods which have suffered overheating because of bearing damage. The
connecting rod must not have any cross scores and notches.
3. Inspect connecting rod. If damage is present, inspect crankshaft, replace as necessary.
4. Inspect crankcase.
5. Inspect standard size of crankshaft bearing shells.
6. Inspect crankshaft bearing cap.
7. Mount crankshaft radially.
8. Inspect crankshaft bearing play.
NOTE: Radial mounting of the main bearings of standard size crankshaft is possible by assigning the color coded bearing shells.
ASSIGN CRANKSHAFT BEARING SHELLS
The oil pan rail of the cylinder block is marked with chisel punches indicating what bearing shell are used.
9. Assign crankshaft bearing shells.
10. Mount crankshaft axially.
11. Inspect crankshaft bearing play.
