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– Clamp the crankshaft.
– Mount special tool 4.
Pressure screw for crankshaft (90129020000) ( p. 257)
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– Mount special tool 2.
Puller for main bearing (90129018000) ( p. 256)
Holding arms A engage in the outer bearing race.
– Tension the holding arms by turning nut 3.
– Pull off the main bearing by screwing in the screw.
16.4.34 Checking the radial play of the lower conrod bearing (200 Duke)
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– Clamp the connecting rod with soft jaws.
– Position the bearing shells. Insert the Plastigauge clearance gauge 1 offset by 90°
to the bearing face.
Plastigauge measuring strips (60029012000) ( p. 253)
– Position the conrod bearing cover. Mount and tighten the nuts.
Guideline
Screw, conrod bearing M7 24 Nm
(17.7 lbf ft)
Info
Do not twist the connecting rod.
– Remove the conrod bearing cover again. Compare the Plastigauge clearance gauge
with the specifications on the packaging.
Guideline
Connecting rod - radial play of lower conrod bearing
New condition 0.030… 0.060 mm (0.00118…
0.00236 in)
Wear limit 0.080 mm (0.00315 in)
Info
The width of the Plastigauge clearance gauge is equivalent to the bearing
play.
– Clean the parts.