11 21 531 Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (N62)

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Special tools required:

00 2 590
00 9 120

(Engine Dismantled)

Clean components before installing.

Preparatory tasks are described in the section REPLACING CRANKSHAFT (N62/N62TU) OPERATION .

NOTE: Install main bearing shells (1) with lubrication groove in crankcase. Install main bearing shells (2) without lubrication groove in the main bearing caps.

Fig 1: Identifying Main Bearing Shells With Lubrication Groove And Without Lubrication Groove

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The letter (1) denotes the crankshaft construction stage.

S= Series

B= Construction stage 1

C= Construction stage 2

The numbers (2) denote the bearing shell classification for the relevant bearing position from 1 to 5 (main bearing cap).

1= yellow

2= green

3= violet

Fig 2: Identifying Letter Denotes Crankshaft Construction Stage And Numbers Denote Bearing Shell Classification

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The letters (1) denote the bearing shell classification for the relevant bearing position from 1 to 5 in the crankcase and is located on the transmission side in the Vee. The first letter on the left applies to the first bearing position at the front.

Y= yellow

G= green

V= violet

Fig 3: Identifying Letters Denote Bearing Shell Classification For Relevant Bearing Position

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NOTE: Main bearing caps (1, 2 and 3) are identified with punch numbers.
Main bearing caps (4 and 5) are not identified.

Fig 4: Identifying Main Bearing Caps With Punching Numbers

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NOTE: Main bearing cap number 5 can be identified by the surfaces (1) for the stop disks of the thrust bearing.

Fig 5: Identifying Main Bearing Cap Surfaces

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Unscrew thread support bushings in main bearing caps.

Fig 6: Unscrewing Thread Support Bushings In Main Bearing Caps

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Checking main bearing clearance:

To check crankshaft bearing clearance, use old main bearing screws.

There must be no oil in the blind holes (risk of cracking).

Do not rotate crankshaft.

Fit special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage Type PG 1) to the oil-free crankshaft.

Fig 7: Checking Crankshaft Bearing Clearance

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Tighten all screws on main bearing cover with jointing torque.
Tighten down all screws on main bearing caps with special tool 00 9 120 and torsion angle.
Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 8: Tightening All Screws On Main Bearing Caps With Special Tool 00 9 120
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Remove main bearing cap.

Read off main bearing play at width of flattened plastic thread with assistance of measurement scale.

Main bearing play.

Remove plastic thread.
Lubricate bearing shells.

Fig 9: Reading Main Bearing Play At Width Of Flattened Plastic Thread With Assistance Of Measurement Scale
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NOTE: Always replace main bearing bolts of main bearing caps with new bolts.
Do not wash off bolt coating.
No oil is permitted in the blind bores! (Danger of cracking).

Tightening specifications for main bearing:

Tighten all screws on main bearing cover with jointing torque.
Unfasten screws on main bearing cover.
Strike back and front of crankshaft with plastic hammer to center guide bearing (do not damage crankshaft).
Check axial play.

Check guide bearing shell, crankshaft and crankcase if necessary.
Tighten screws of main bearing cover 5 with jointing torque.
Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 10: Checking Guide Bearing Shell, Crankshaft And Crankcase
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Tighten down all screws on main bearing caps with special tool 00 9 120 and torsion angle.

Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Tighten down thread support bushings (2).

Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 11: Tightening Thread Support Bushings

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Replace flanged head screws (1) and tighten down.

Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 12: Tightening Flanged Head Screws

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