Crankshaft, Measuring Radial Play

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Plastigage

Procedure

NOTE:

Do not interchange used bearings.

Bearing shells worn down to nickel coating must be replaced.

-- Remove bearing cap.

-- Clean bearing cap and bearing journals.

-- Place Plastigage over entire width of bearing journal or into bearing shells.

Plastigage must rest in center of bearing shell.

-- Position the bearing cap and tighten the bolts to 30 Nm without rotating the crankshaft.

-- Reinstall bearing cap.

-- Compare width of Plastigage with calibrated scale.

Radial clearance:

New: 0.02 to 0.06 mm.
Wear limit: 0.10 mm.