Eos (1F7) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA) (2009)
Crankshaft: Testing and Inspection
Crankshaft, Measuring Radial Play
Crankshaft, Measuring Radial Play
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Plastigage
Procedure
‹› Do not interchange used bearings
‹› Bearing shells that are worn down to the nickel layer must be replaced.
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Remove the main bearing cap and clean the bearing cap and pins.
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Place the Plastigage over the entire width of the bearing journal or into the bearing shell.
‹› The plastigage must rest in the center of the bearing shell.
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Position the main bearing cap and tighten it to 60 Nm. Do not rotate the crankshaft when doing so.
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Remove the main bearing cap again.
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Compare the width of the Plastigage with the measuring scale.
Radial clearance:
‹› New: 0.017 to 0.037 mm.
‹› Wear limit: 0.15 mm.