Crankshaft, Measuring Radial Clearance
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Plastigauge®
This Procedure Contains Mandatory Replaceable Parts. Refer To Component Overview Prior To Starting Procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolts - Bearing Caps
PROCEDURE
Do Not Interchange Used Bearings
Bearing Shells That Are Worn Down To The Nickel Layer Must Be Replaced.
-- Remove the crankshaft bearing cap and clean the bearing cap and pins.
-- Place Plastigauge® over entire width of bearing journal or into bearing shells.
- Plastigauge® must rest in center of bearing shell.
-- Install the crankshaft bearing and secure with the old bolts -1 through 10-. Refer to Figure, Do not turn the crankshaft.
Ignore bolts -arrow A-.
-- Remove the crankshaft bearing cap again.
-- Compare width of Plastigauge® with calibrated scale.
Radial Clearance:
- New: 0.017 to 0.037 mm.
- Wear limit: 0.15 mm.
-- Replace bolts for the final assembly.