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11 21 531 Replacing all crankshaft main bearing shells (B48B)

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Special tools required: 

CAUTION: Replace main bearing bolts.
There must be no oil in the blind holes (risk of cracking)  .
Do not  wash off bolt coating.
Incorrect assembly of the bearing caps will result in damage  to the crankcase.

Installation note: 

Main bearing shells and guide shells are still classified by color or number  .

The classification of the main bearing shells and guide shells is changed  to a classification exclusively  via numbers  .

The classification via colors  is omitted.

Necessary preliminary work: 

Enter the code letter on the crankcase  in the table.

K = Clutch side

The item numbers (5) to (1) describe the bearing seats 5 to 1. The code is located on the crankshaft bearing caps  .

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Enter the identification numbers on the crankshaft  in the table.

The position numbers (1) to (5) describe the bearing seats 1 to 5. The code is located on the crankshaft bearing caps 

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Enter the code letters of the crankcase and the identification numbers of the crankshaft

Bearing seat 1  Code letter  on the crankcase Key performance indicator  on the crankshaft
Bearing seat 2     
Bearing seat 3     
Bearing seat 4     
Bearing seat 5     

Determine the colors  or numbers  of the main bearing shells  (1) with the lubricating groove  in the crankcase  using the following table:

  A B C
1  Classification 1 (blue) Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green)
2  Classification 1 (blue) Classification 2 (green) Classification 3 (brown)
3  Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green) Classification 3 (brown)
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Determine colors  or numbers  of the guide bearing shells  (1) with lubricating groove  in the crankcase  using the following table:

  A B C
1  Classification 1 (blue) Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green)
2  Classification 1 (blue) Classification 2 (green) Classification 3 (brown)
3  Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green) Classification 3 (brown)
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Determine colors  or numbers  of the main bearing shells  (1) without the lubricating groove  in the crankshaft bearing cap  using the following table:

  A B C
1  Classification 1 (blue) Classification 1 (blue) Classification 2 (green)
2  Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green)
3  Classification 2 (green) Classification 3 (brown) Classification 3 (brown)
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Determine the colors  or numbers  of the main bearing shells  (1) without the lubricating groove  in the crank bearing cap  using the following table:

  A B C
1  Classification 1 (blue) Classification 1 (blue) Classification 2 (green)
2  Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green)
3  Classification 2 (green) Classification 3 (brown) Classification 3 (brown)
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Place main bearing shell (1) with  lubricating groove in crankcase (see arrows).

Observe combination of colors or numbers according to the table.

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NOTE: Thrust bearing (1) on the crankshaft is installed at bearing position 3.

Observe combination of colors or numbers according to the table.

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Place main bearing shell (1) without  lubricating groove in the crankshaft bearing cap (see arrows).

NOTE: Note guide lug on main bearing shell (1).

Observe combination of colors or numbers according to the table.

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Install CRANKSHAFT .

Check SIDE CLEARANCE (AXIAL PLAY) .

If necessary, check guide bearing shells, crankshaft and engine block.

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Rotate crankshaft (1) with special tool 00 2 010  in direction of arrow.

Check COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION OF CRANKSHAFT .

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Required follow-up work: 

Assemble engine.