Crankshaft, Measuring Radial Clearance
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Plastigage
Conditions
- Do not turn the crankshaft when checking the radial clearance measurement.
Test Sequence
NOTE:
Do not interchange used bearings
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 over the entire bearing width on the pin or in the bearing shells.
- Plastigage must rest in the center of the bearing shell.
-- Install and tighten the main bearing cover. Do not turn the crankshaft while doing this.
-- Remove the main bearing cap again.
-- Compare the width of Plastigage with the measuring scale.
Radial clearance:
- New: 0.02 to 0.06 mm
- Wear limit: 0.10 mm