Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts
Always replace bolts
First step 65 Nm
Second step Tighten an additional 90° (1/4) turn
Tighten to 65 Nm to measure the radial play in the crankshaft; do not tighten the additional torque

Upper Crankshaft Bearing Identification

The upper bearing shells are allocated to the cylinder block with the correct thickness, by the factory. Colored dots serve to identify the bearing thicknesses

The letters marked on the lower sealing surface of the cylinder block identify which bearing thickness must be installed in which location









The arrow points in the direction of travel

If the colored dot can no longer be read, use the blue bearing shell

The lower crankshaft bearing shells are always shipped as a replacement part with a "yellow" dot

Crankshaft Axial Play
New 0.07 to 0.23 mm
Wear limit 0.30 mm

Crankshaft Radial Clearance
New 0.017 to 0.037 mm
Wear limit 0.07 mm