Crankshaft Radial Play, Measuring

Crankshaft Radial Play, Measuring

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Plastigage

Procedure

• Do not interchange used bearing shells.

• Bearing shells that are worn down to the nickel layer must be replaced.

- Remove the main bearing cap and clean the bearing cap and pin.

- Place the Plastigage over the entire width of the bearing journal or into the bearing shell.

• The Plastigage must rest in the center of the bearing shell.

- Position the main bearing cap and tighten the bolts to 60 Nm. Do not rotate the crankshaft when doing so.

- Remove main bearing cap again.

- Compare the width of the Plastigage with the measuring scale.

Radial Clearance:

• New: 0.017 to 0.037 mm.

• Wear limit: 0.15 mm.