11 24 571 Replacing all connecting rod bearings (S65)
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
IMPORTANT:
Note grinding stages on crankshaft
. See TED-TED-TDMUC1121-S65-01B1S2 CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS S65
or TED-TED-TDMUC1121-S65-01B1S1 CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS S65
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove all PISTONS .
Install new conrod bearing shells.
Installation:
Install one blue (1) and one red (2) bearing shell in each conrod.
Install all PISTONS .
NOTE:
Check connecting rod bearing clearance.
Piston in BDC position.
Place special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage model PG 1) on oil-free crankshaft.
Place bearing caps in position, making sure that matching numbers are paired.
IMPORTANT:
Do not distort connecting rods or crankshaft.
Use the old conrod bearing bolts to check conrod clearance.
Tighten down conrod bolts with special tool 00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL .
Tightening torque: 11 24 1AZ .
Remove conrod bearing cap and read off bearing clearance at width of pinched plastic thread on measuring scale.
Conrod bearing clearance: Refer to TECHNICAL DATA .
- Remove plastic thread.
- Lubricate crankshaft and bearing shells.
- Install new conrod bolts and tighten down.
Tightening torque: 11 24 1AZ .
Assemble engine.