Crankshaft Radial Play, Measuring

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Plastigage R

Procedure

NOTE:

Do not interchange used bearing shells.

Bearing shells that are worn down to the nickel layer must be replaced.

-- Remove the main bearing cap and clean the bearing cap and journal.

-- Place the Plastigage R over the entire width of the journal or into the bearing shell.

The Plastigage R must rest in the center of the bearing shell.

-- Position the main bearing cap and tighten the bolts to 60 Nm. Do not rotate the crankshaft when doing so.

-- Remove the main bearing cap again.

-- Compare the width of the Plastigage R with the measuring scale.

Radial Clearance

New: 0.017 to 0.037 mm.
Wear limit: 0.15 mm.