Crankshaft Radial Clearance, Checking

Crankshaft Radial Clearance, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Plastigage(R)

Procedure

• Do not interchange used bearings shells

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

- Remove the guide frame and clean journals.

- Place the Plastigage(R) over the entire width of the bearing journal or in the bearing cap.

• The Plastigage(R) must rest in the center of the bearing cap.

- Install the guide frame and tighten the bolts to 30 Nm. Do not rotate the crankshaft.

- Remove the guide frame again.

- Compare the width of the Plastigage(R) with the measuring scale:

Radial clearance, new:

0.018 to 0.045 mm

Radial clearance wear limit:

0.10 mm