Install/gauge crankshaft bearings - AR03.20-P-4341-01AMG
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ENGINE 156, 159
MODIFICATION NOTES
| 14.9.09 |
Value changed: main bearing play, radial - new value |
|
BE03.20-P-1001-04E |
| 14.9.09 |
Value changed: main bearing play, axial - new value |
|
BE03.20-P-1001-04E |
| 14.9.12 |
Crankcase housing lower part to cylinder crankcase cover |
|
BA03.20-P-1002-01J |
CHECK VALUES FOR CRANKSHAFT BEARING CLEARANCE
| Number |
Designation |
ENGINE 156 |
ENGINE 159 |
| BE03.20-P-1001-04E |
Main bearing play |
Radial measurement when new |
mm |
0, 022...0, 041 |
0, 020...0, 042 |
| Axial measurement when new |
mm |
0, 15...0, 316 |
0, 15...0, 316 |
CHECK VALUES OF CRANKSHAFT
| Number |
Designation |
ENGINE 156 |
ENGINE 159 |
| BE03.20-P-1001-02I |
Crankshaft journal dia. |
Nominal dia. |
mm |
67, 950...67, 965 |
67, 950...67, 965 |
| Repair stage 1 |
Blue (B) |
mm |
67, 962...67, 965 |
67, 962...67, 965 |
| Repair stage 2 |
Yellow (y) |
mm |
67, 958...67, 962 |
67, 958...67, 962 |
| Repair stage 3 |
Red (R) |
mm |
67, 954...67, 958 |
67, 954...67, 958 |
| Repair stage 4 |
Green (g) |
mm |
67, 950...67, 954 |
67, 950...67, 954 |
CHECK VALUES FOR CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SHELLS
| Number |
Designation |
ENGINE 156 |
ENGINE 159 |
| BE03.20-P-1004-03J |
Main bearing shells standard dimension for bearing cap Ø 67.950/67.966 mm |
Replacement part additional number (color coding green (g)=4 |
59 |
59 |
| Bearing shell thickness |
mm |
2, 267...2, 271 |
2, 277...2, 281 |
CHECK VALUES FOR CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SHELLS
| Number |
Designation |
ENGINE 156 |
ENGINE 159 |
| BE03.20-P-1002-03J |
Main bearing shells standard dimension for crankcase and bearing cap Ø 67.950/67.966 mm |
Replacement part additional number colored marking yellow (y)=2 |
54 |
54 |
| Bearing shell thickness |
mm |
2, 259...2, 263 |
2, 269...2, 273 |
CHECK VALUES OF CRANKSHAFT
| Number |
Designation |
ENGINE 156 |
ENGINE 159 |
| BE03.20-P-1002-02I |
Crankshaft journal width at fit bearing |
Marking |
N/0 |
mm |
27, 900...29, 933 |
27, 900...29, 933 |
| Marking |
N1/1 |
mm |
28, 000...28, 033 |
- |
CHECK VALUES FOR CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SHELLS
| Number |
Designation |
ENGINE 156 |
ENGINE 159 |
| BE03.20-P-1003-03J |
Main bearing shells standard dimension for crankcase and bearing cap Ø 67.950/67.966 mm |
Replacement part additional number colored marking red (r)=3 |
56 |
56 |
| Bearing shell thickness |
mm |
2, 263...2, 267 |
2, 273...2, 277 |
CHECK VALUES FOR CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SHELLS
| Number |
Designation |
ENGINE 156 |
ENGINE 159 |
| BE03.20-P-1001-03J |
Main bearing shells standard dimension for crankcase and bearing cap Ø 67.950/67.966 mm |
Replacement part additional number colored marking blue (b)=1 |
52 |
52 |
| Bearing shell thickness |
mm |
2, 255...2, 259 |
2, 265...2, 269 |
CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP
| Number |
Designation |
ENGINE 159 |
| BA03.20-P-1002-01L |
Cylinder crankcase lower section to cylinder crankcase upper section |
M6X40 |
Stage 1 |
Nm |
4 |
| Stage 2 |
∠° |
90 |
| M8X25 |
Stage 1 |
Nm |
10 |
| Stage 2 |
∠° |
90 |
| M8X50 |
Stage 1 |
Nm |
10 |
| Stage 2 |
∠° |
90 |
| M8X65 |
Stage 1 |
Nm |
10 |
| Stage 2 |
∠° |
180 |
CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP
| Number |
Designation |
ENGINE 159 |
| BA03.20-P-1001-01L |
Crankshaft bearing cap bolt (lower section of cylinder crankcase/main bearing threaded connection) |
M9 |
Stage 1 |
Nm |
20 |
| Stage 2 |
Nm |
32 |
| Stage 3 |
∠° |
90 |
| Stage 4 |
∠° |
90 |
| M10 |
Stage 1 |
Nm |
20 |
| Stage 2 |
Nm |
40 |
| Stage 3 |
∠° |
90 |
| Stage 4 |
∠° |
90 |
CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP
| Number |
Designation |
ENGINE 156 |
| BA03.20-P-1001-01J |
Bolt for crankshaft bearing cap (lower section of cylinder crankcase/main bearing threaded connection) |
M9 |
Stage 1 |
Nm |
20 |
| Stage 2 |
Nm |
32 |
| Stage 3 |
∠° |
90 |
| Stage 4 |
∠° |
90 |
| Stage 5 |
Loosen |
| Stage 6 |
Nm |
20 |
| Stage 7 |
Nm |
32 |
| Stage 8 |
∠° |
90 |
| Stage 9 |
∠° |
90 |
| M10 |
Stage 1 |
Nm |
20 |
| Stage 2 |
Nm |
40 |
| Stage 3 |
∠° |
90 |
| Stage 4 |
° |
90 |
| Stage 5 |
Loosen |
| Stage 6 |
Nm |
20 |
| Stage 7 |
Nm |
40 |
| Stage 8 |
° |
90 |
| Stage 9 |
° |
90 |
CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP
| Number |
Designation |
ENGINE 156 |
| BA03.20-P-1002-01J |
Cylinder crankcase lower part to cylinder crankcase upper part |
M6 |
Stage 1 |
Nm |
4 |
| Stage 2 |
∠° |
90 |
| M8 |
Stage 1 |
Nm |
10 |
| Stage 2 |
∠° |
90 |
- Blow out oil ducts with compressed air.
- Clean bearing points in cylinder crankcase upper section, main bearing cap or cylinder crankcase lower section and main bearing journal on crankshaft with chamois leather.
If a bearing damage has occurred, it may be necessary to remove any swarf from the connecting rod bores, oil ducts on the crankshaft as well as the cylinder crankcase. Do not use any hard objects for cleaning.
Assignment of the upper bearing shell halves to the basic journal of the crankshaft occurs via color markings on the rear side of the upper bearing shell halves and numbers on the upper cylinder crankcase (see Fig 1).
Only the assigned letter and number combinations should be fitted together.
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Example: assignment of the upper bearing shells halves
Assignment of the upper bearing shell halves takes place from the power take-off to the control side of the engine.
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- First number "1": A bearing shell halve with the color coding blue must be inserted in the bearing cap '1'.
- Second number "2": A bearing shell halve with the color coding yellow must be inserted in the bearing cap '2'.
- Third number "2": A bearing shell halve with the color coding yellow must be inserted in the bearing cap '3'.
- Fourth number "2": A bearing shell halve with the color coding yellow must be inserted in the bearing cap '4'.
- Fifth number "1": A bearing shell halve with the color coding blue must be inserted in the bearing cap '5'.
The bottom halves of the bearing shells (15) are assigned to the basic journal of the crankshaft by means of the first letter of the respective color.
The color coding of the bottom halves of the bearing shells is located at the rear of the lower bearing shell halves.
The initial letters of the particular colors are engraved on the journal of the crankshaft (15). When installing the lower bearing shell halves the order of the colors engraved on the journal of the crankshaft (15) must be observed.
Example: Assignment of the upper bearing shells halves
- Y = YELLOW
- R = RED
- Y = YELLOW
- R = RED
- Y = YELLOW
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- Insert upper bearing shell halves (1) with the oil holes (2) and the oil grooves (3) in the cylinder crankcase upper section (7).
Ensure that the anti-twist locks (4) on the upper crankshaft bearing shell halves (1) are seated in the cutouts of the cylinder crankcase upper section (7).
- Insert lower bearing shell halves into bearing cap or cylinder crankcase lower section (8).
Ensure that the anti-twist locks on the lower bearing shell halves are seated in the recesses for the bearing cap or the cylinder crankcase lower section (8).
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- Insert crankcase (15) into cylinder crankcase upper section (7).
- Install upper thrust plates.
The oil grooves on the thrust plates must point to the crank webs.
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- (7.1)
ENGINE 156
Install bearing caps according to their markings.
When installing the fitted bearing cap firmly hold both thrust plates. The anti-twist locks of the thrust plates must sit in the grooves of the fitted bearing cap. The oil grooves of the thrust plate must point towards the crank webs.
- (7.2)
ENGINE 159
Install cylinder crankcase lower section (8).
When installing cylinder crankcase lower section (8), hold both thrust plates. The anti-twist locks of the thrust plates must sit in the grooves. The oil grooves of the thrust plate must point towards the crank webs.
- Moisten screw/bolts on bearing cap or cylinder crankcase bottom section (8) on thread and bolt head contact surface with oil.
- Tighten screw/bolts according to tightening procedure.
Observe torque and tightening angle of screw/bolts.
- Turn crankshaft (15) to check for unobstructed movement.