Determine Crankshaft Bearing Axial Play - AR03.20-P-4291-03MRH

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Engine 264

000 588 00 31 00 Assembly stand for cars

WS01.00-Z-3028KOB

TEST SPECIFICATIONS FOR CRANKSHAFT BEARING CLEARANCE

Number	Designation			Engine 264
BE03.20-P-1001-04H	Crankshaft bearing clearance	Radial measurement when new	mm	0, 019...0, 043
BE03.20-P-1001-04H	Crankshaft bearing clearance	Axial measurement when new	mm	0, 120...0, 300

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

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Fig 2: Identifying Dial Indicator Holder (363 589 02 21 00)

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Install the dial indicator holder (02) on the assembly stand.
Insert the dial indicator (01) in the dial indicator holder (02) and adjust a minimum pre-tension value of 3 mm.
The measuring tip of the dial indicator (01) must be in contact with the crankcase at a right angle.

False measurements can occur otherwise.
Press and hold the crankcase along its axis against the dial indicator (01) up to the stop.
Set the dial indicator (01) scale to zero.
Press and hold the crankcase along it axis towards the dial indicator (01) up to the stop.
Read the end play of the crankcase from the dial indicator (01) and compare it to the setpoint values.

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