FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Removal and Replacement






Crankshaft Overview

The engine is to be secured to the engine lateral bracket (T03001) when performing assembly work.






1 Bolt

40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Always replace.

Fully threaded.

Tighten to 40 Nm (but not any further) to measure the crankshaft radial play.

2 Bearing Cap

Bearing cap 1: Belt pulley side.

The retaining tabs on the bearing shells and the cylinder block/bearing caps must align above one another.

3 Bearing Shell, for the Bearing Cap

Without a lubricating groove.

Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark them).

4 Crankshaft

Axial play new: 0.07 to 0.21 mm.

Wear limit: 0.30 mm.

Measure radial clearance using Plastigage.

New: 0.023 to 0.043 mm wear limit: 0.07 mm

Do not rotate the crankshaft when measuring the radial play.

Crankshaft dimensions. Refer to => [ Crankshaft Dimensions ] Crankshaft Dimensions.

Locking the crankshaft, refer to => [ Crankshaft, Locking ] Procedures.

5 Thrust Washers

For bearing 3

Side lubricating grooves face outward.

6 Bearing Shell, for the Cylinder Block

With a lubricating groove.

Allocating, refer to => [ Main Bearing Shell, Allocating ] Service and Repair.

Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark them).

7 Cylinder Block