Crankshaft, Measuring Radial Clearance: Procedure
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-- Remove bearing cap.
-- Clean bearing cap and bearing journals.
-- Place the Plastigage® over the entire width of the bearing journal or into the bearing shell.
- Plastigage® must rest in center of bearing shell.
-- Position the bearing cap and tighten the bolts to 65 Nm without rotating the crankshaft.
-- Reinstall bearing cap.
-- Compare width of Plastigage® with calibrated scale.
Radial clearance:
- New: 0.03 to 0.08 mm.
- Wear limit: 0.17 mm.