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AR03.20-P-4355AG Measuring the Crankshaft and Mounting In Bearings



Measuring Crankshaft And Remounting In Bearings







Remove
1 Remove crankshaft
2 Clean engine parts

CAUTION: After bearing damage has occurred, it is necessary to remove any swarf from the conrod bores and from the crankshaft and crankcase oil galleries, Clean main oil gallery, seal

Inspect
3 Inspect conrod, repair if necessary

CAUTION: After a bearing damage has occurred, Replace conrods which have suffered overheating because of bearing damage (blue discoloration). The conrod shank must not have any cross scores and notches.

4 Inspect crankshaft

CAUTION: After a bearing damage has occurred, Visual inspection! If damaged, Inspect crankshaft, repair.

5 Mount crankshaft radially in bearings

NOTE: Radial mounting of the main bearing of standard size crankshafts is possible by assigning the color-coded bearing shells, refer to Assign crankshaft bearing shells.

6 Mount crankshaft axially
7 Install in the reverse order.