Crankshaft: Locations

Crankshaft Assembly Overview
^ Engine is to be secured to engine and transmission holder VAS 6095 for performing assembly work.
^ When replacing bearing shells, only use bearing shells of the same color marking.





1. Bearing cap
^ Bearing cap 1: Vibration damper side
^ Bearing cap 5 with notches for thrust washers
^ Retaining tabs of bearing shells and cylinder block/bearing caps must lie above one another
2. 30 Nm + 1/2 turn (180 degree)
^ Replace
^ 2 x 90 degrees further turns is permitted
3. Bearing shell 1 to 7
^ For bearing cap without oil groove
^ For cylinder block with oil groove
^ Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark)
4. Thrust washer
^ For bearing cap 5
^ Observe locating point
5. Crankshaft
^ Before removing, observe note.
^ Axial play new: 0.07 to 0.23 mm Wear limit: 0.30 mm
^ Check radial clearance with Plastigage 0.02 to 0.06 mm Wear limit: 0.10 mm
^ Do not turn crankshaft when measuring radial play
^ Crankshaft dimensions: Main bearing: 59.958 to 59.978 mm connecting rod bearings: 53.958 to 53.978 mm
^ It is not permissible to rework the crankshaft.
6. Sensor wheel
^ For Engine speed (RPM) sensor G28
^ Replace
7. 10 Nm + 1/4 turn (90 degree)
^ Replace
8. Oil spray jet
^ For crankshaft bearing 2...7
^ For piston cooling
^ Opening pressure 2.0 bar pressure
^ Engine is to be secured to engine and transmission holder VAS 6095 for performing assembly work.