Crankshaft, Measuring Radial Clearance: Procedure

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Use the old bolts for radial clearance measurement.

-- Remove the crankshaft bearing cap and clean the bearing cap and pin.

-- Place the Plastigauge^® over the entire bearing width on the pin or in the bearing shells.

Plastigauge^® must rest in the center of the bearing shell.

-- Mount the crankshaft bearing cap and tighten with the old bolts -1 to 10- Do not turn the crankshaft while doing so. Refer to 10).

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-- Remove the crankshaft bearing cap again.

-- Compare the width of Plastigauge^® with the measuring scale.

Radial clearance:

New: 0.017 to 0.037 mm.
Wear limit: 0.15 mm.

-- Replace the bolts for the final assembly.