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Crankshaft Overview






Crankshaft Overview

Secure the engine to the assembly stand using engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095) when performing repair work. Refer to => [ Engine, Securing to Assembly Stand ] Engine, Securing to Assembly Stand.






1 Cylinder Block

If the cylinder block is being replaced, then the bearing shells must be allocated again. Refer to => [ Crankshaft Bearing Shell, Allocating ] Crankshaft Bearing Shell, Allocating.

2 Bearing Shell, for the Cylinder Block

With a lubricating groove.

Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark them).

Crankshaft bearing shells, allocating. Refer to => [ Crankshaft Bearing Shell, Allocating ] Crankshaft Bearing Shell, Allocating.

3 Crankshaft

After removal, place in such a way it does not rest on the sensor wheel - item 8 - and damage it.

If the crankshaft is being replaced, then the bearing shells must be allocated to the bearing cap. Refer to => [ Crankshaft Bearing Shell, Allocating ] Crankshaft Bearing Shell, Allocating.

Measuring axial clearance, refer to => [ Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Play ] Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Play.

Measuring radial clearance, refer to => [ Crankshaft, Measuring Radial Play ] Crankshaft, Measuring Radial Play.

Do not turn crankshaft when measuring radial play.

Crankshaft dimensions, refer to => [ Crankshaft Dimensions ] [1][2]Crankshaft, Engine.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Sensor Wheel ] Service and Repair.

4 Bearing Shell

Without a lubricating groove.

Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark them).

Crankshaft bearing shell, allocating. Refer to => [ Crankshaft Bearing Shell, Allocating ] Crankshaft Bearing Shell, Allocating.

5 Bolt

Observe the tightening sequence => [ Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening
Sequence and Specification ].

Always replace

6 Bearing Cap

Bearing cap 1: belt pulley side.

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

7 Screw

10 Nm + 90 degrees (1/4) additional turn.

Always replace

Replace the sensor wheel every time the bolts are loosened. Refer to => [ Sensor Wheel ] Service and Repair.

8 Sensor Wheel

For the engine speed sensor (G28).

Only possible to install in one position - Bores are offset.

Replace the sensor wheel every time the bolts are loosened.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Sensor Wheel ] Service and Repair.

9 Thrust Washers

For bearing 3

10 Bolt

Observe the tightening sequence => [ Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening
Sequence and Specification ].

Always replace

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification





- Tighten the crankshaft bearing cap bolts in sequence - 1 through 5 -:

1. Tighten the bolts - 1 through 10 - and - arrows - by hand.

2. Tighten the bolts - 1 through 10 - to 65 Nm.

3. Tighten the bolts - 1 through 10 - an additional 90 degrees using a ratchet.

4. Tighten the bolts - arrows - to 20 Nm.

5. Tighten the bolts - arrows - an additional 90 degrees using a ratchet.