Determine crankshaft bearing axial play - AR03.20-P-4291-03SX

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 28 other vehicles, including the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML63, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML550, and 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECTION DATA FOR CRANKSHAFT BEARING CLEARANCE

Number	Designation			Engine 273
BE03.20-P-1001-04E	Main bearing play	radial when new	mm	0.022...0.046
BE03.20-P-1001-04E	Main bearing play	axial when new	mm	0.100...0.266

Fig 1: Identifying Dial Indicator (001 589 32 21 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 2: Identifying Extension (366 589 00 21 05)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 3: Identifying Dial Indicator Holder (136 589 04 21 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Only the one washer disc thickness is used.

Install dial indicator (2) with dial indicator holder (1)
Press crankshaft with a screwdriver on one side up to support (arrow) and hold.
Set scale of dial gage (2) to zero.
Press crankshaft with a screwdriver on the other side up to support (arrow) and hold.
Read off measurement value at dial indicator (2).
The measured value corresponds to the axial play of the crankshaft.

Fig 4: Identifying Dial Indicator With Extension And Dial Indicator Holder
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.