Installing the crankshaft

Rotate the threaded support sleeves in reverse 

• Rotate the threaded support sleeves in the main bearing cap in reverse.

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  When replacing the crankshaft bearings or crankshaft 

  Replacement: Observing the classification of bearing shells 

  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Engine damage caused by incorrectly installed bearing shells and bearing brackets  .
  If the bearing shells and bearing brackets are installed incorrectly, then engine damage can occur  .

  • Always install all bearing shells and bearing brackets in the same position from which they were removed.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The main bearing shells and guide bearing shells are classified by numbers. Observe the classification of the main and guide bearing shells.
• Observe the classification of the bearing shells (1) through (3):

  The bearing shell (1) has yellow color coding in the (5) area.

  The bearing shell (2) has green color coding in the (5) area.

  The bearing shell (3) has purple color coding in the (5) area.

• Make sure that the right classification is implemented in accordance with the (4) area.
• Replace the main bearing shells.

  Parts:  Main bearing shells

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Observe the classification of the bearing shells  .
  The code letters of the crankshaft and crankcase mark the classification of the bearing shell for the respective bearing position.
  The letters from the crankcase and crankshaft are required to determine the bearing shell colors.
  The first letter from the left applies to the first bearing position on the timing chain drive system.
  Bearing seat 3 is designed as a guide bearing.

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• Observe the assignment of classification of bearing seats (1) to (5) on the crankshaft:

  Bearing seats
  Bearing seat 1
  Bearing seat 2
  Bearing seat 3 (guide bearing)
  Bearing seat 4
  Bearing seat 5

• Observe the assignment of classification of bearing seats (1) to (5) on the crankcase upper section:

  Bearing seats
  Bearing seat 1
  Bearing seat 2
  Bearing seat 3 (guide bearing)
  Bearing seat 4
  Bearing seat 5

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  Check 

• Read the code letters and code numbers of crankcase (1) and crankshaft (2).

  	Code letter  on crankcase	Code numbers  on the crankshaft
  Bearing seat 1
  Bearing seat 2
  Bearing seat 3 (guide bearing shells)
  Bearing seat 4
  Bearing seat 5

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  Result 

  » Note the result in the table.

  Measure

• Determine classification of the bearing shells based on further information: Table for bearing shells of bearing seat.

  TABLE FOR BEARING SHELLS OF BEARING SHELLS N63 .

• Insert the bearing shells in bearing seats (1), (2), (4) and (5).
• Insert bearing shell (3) in the guide bearing seat on the crankcase.

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• Insert the bearing shells in bearing caps (1), (2), (4) and (5).
• Insert bearing shell (3) into the guide bearing cap.

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• Install crankshaft.
• Position all main bearing caps with bearing shells.
• Observe the assignment of the crankshaft bearing caps from (1) to (5).

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• Replace screws.

  Parts:  Screws

• Fasten the collar screws (M11) in the order (1) to (10).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Bearing cap to crankcase (ASA (ASA) collar screw)
  M11x99 Replace screws. Screw in hand-tight.	Joining torque  20 Nm
  	Angle of rotation  125°

  Fig 1: Collar Screws (M11) Tightening Sequence

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• Replace screws.

  Parts:  Screws

• Fasten the collar screws (M8) in the order (1) to (10).
  Fig 2: Collar Screws (M8) Loosening Sequence

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Bearing cap to crankcase (ASA collar screw 10.9)
  M8X70 Replace screw.	Joining torque  10 Nm
  	Angle of rotation  63°

• Tighten all threaded support bushings (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Threaded support bushing
  Threaded support bushing	tightening torque  6 Nm

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• Tighten the main bearing transverse screws on the spacer bolts (1), the screws (2), and the spacer screw (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Angled screw connection to crankcase
  M8x37 flat-head screw/spacer bolt/spacer screw	Joining torque  10 Nm
  	Angle of rotation  45°

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• Screw central bolt (1) into the crankshaft by hand.

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• Check the coefficient of friction at the crankshaft.
• Determine the crankshaft breakaway torque with the special tool 0 490 130 (00 2 010) .
• Turn the crankshaft on the central bolt with the special tool.
  TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Crankshaft mounted
  Ease of movement of the crankshaft with connecting rod and piston	0... 5 Nm

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• Correct the main bearing clearance in case the breakaway torque is too high.
• Unscrew the central bolt (1).

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• Secure special tool with magnetic foot on crankcase.

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• Set the torque wrench (1) to 20 Nm.
• Attach the special tool 2 446 957 to the torque wrench.

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• Set dial gauge to zero.

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• Slide the crankshaft to the front in the arrow direction up to the stop at 20 Nm.
• Observe the deflection of the dial gauge  .

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• Slide the crankshaft to the rear in the arrow direction up to the stop at 20 Nm.
• Observe the deflection of the dial gauge  .

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• Compare the side clearance of the crankshaft to the setpoint value and assess.
  TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Crankshaft bearing clearance, axial
  Crankshaft side clearance	0.080... 0.246 mm

• Remove the special tool.

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  Install the tensioning rail of the timing chain for cylinder 5-8 

• Position the tensioning rail (1) with the timing chain (2) on the gearing of the crankshaft.

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  Install the guide rail of the timing chain for cylinders 5 to 8 

• Attach and position the slide rail (1).

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  Install the tensioning rail of the timing chain for cylinder 1-4 

• Position the tensioning rail (1) with timing chain on the gearing of the crankshaft.

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• Attach and position the slide rail (1).

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  Mounting the beaded metal gaskets 

• Clean sealing surfaces (2).
• Replacing the beaded metal gaskets (1).
• Securing the beaded metal gaskets (1) with the timing case cover screws.
• For timing case cover or timing chain replacement: 

  Loosen screw (3).

  Remove jump guard (4).

  Position jump guard (4).

  Tighten down screw (3).

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Jump guard
  M6x25	tightening torque  10 Nm

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• For timing case cover or timing chain replacement: 

  Release and remount the coolant temperature sensor (1).

  Tighten the coolant temperature sensor (1).

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Water/oil temperature sensor
  Sensor M12x1.5	tightening torque  18 Nm

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• The centering pins (1) must not be damaged, replace if necessary.

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• Clean sealing surfaces (1).

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  Tightening the screw connection 1 on the front timing case cover 

• Position the timing case cover.
• Tighten screws in the order (1) to (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Timing case cover on bottom crankcase
  M8x45, M8x55, M8x65, M8x85	tightening torque  25 Nm

  Fig 3: Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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  Securing the screw connection 2 on the front timing case cover 

• Tighten screws in the order (3) to (9).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Timing case cover on bottom crankcase
  M8x45, M8x55, M8x65, M8x85	tightening torque  25 Nm

  Fig 4: Front Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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  Mounting the screw connection 3 on the front timing case cover 

• Position the carrier plate (1).
• Tighten screws in the order (10) to (12).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Timing case cover on bottom crankcase
  M8x45, M8x55, M8x65, M8x85	tightening torque  25 Nm

  Fig 5: Carrier Plate Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Connect and lock the plug connection (1) to the coolant temperature sensor (2).

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• Install the roller chain (1).

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  Installing the sealing cap with radial shaft seal (oil pan removed) 

  NOTE: The description is based on an installed component.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

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• Clean sealing surface (1).
• The sealing cap with radial shaft seal (1) must not be stored longer than 6 months without support bushing (2).
• The support bushing (2) must remain in the sealing cap with radial shaft seal (1) until installation as it is used as a slip bushing.

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  NOTE: The description is based on an installed component.
• Replace the sealing cap with radial shaft seal (1).

  Parts:  Sealing cap with radial shaft seal

• Coat the tire tread of the crankshaft with motor oil.

  Engine oil 

  Technically suitable engine oils for BMW Group engines 

• Position and slide on the sealing cap with the radial shaft seal (1) and the support bushing (2) on the crankshaft.

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• Abut screws (1).
• Tighten down screws (2).
• Tighten down screws (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD .
• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION (ENGINE REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING OIL PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LOWER OIL PAN SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE VIBRATION DAMPER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH RIGHT VANOS ADJUSTERS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SPECIAL TOOL TO PRETENSION THE TIMING CHAIN AT CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC CHAIN TENSIONER OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEALING CAP ON THE CYLINDER HEAD OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR INTAKE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE GUIDE TUBE FOR THE OIL DIPSTICK .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH LEFT VANOS ADJUSTERS .
• Refer to REMOVING SPECIAL TOOL TO PRETENSION TIMING CHAIN ON CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC CHAIN TENSIONER OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEALING CAP ON THE CYLINDER HEAD OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, INTAKE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING OIL FEED LINE ON EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INJECTORS FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INJECTORS FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
• Refer to PARTIALLY ATTACHING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL ON THE LEFT .
• Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION TO THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT CLEANING AIR PIPE .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT CLEANING AIR PIPE .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT PUMPS .
• Refer to INSTALLING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR (ENGINE REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BELT PULLEY ON THE TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BELT TENSIONER .
• Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH CHARGE AIR COOLERS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE FRONT AXLE INCLUDING ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAINING PLUG .
• Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
• Refer to FILLING ENGINE OIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILLER CAP .