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3.6
Measuring radial clearance of crank‐
shaft
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Plastigage
Procedure
– Remove retaining frame and clean bearing journals.
– Place Plastigage onto bearing journal or into bearing shells
(length of Plastigage should correspond to width of bearing).
• The Plastigage must be positioned in the centre of the bearing
shell
– Fit retaining frame and secure with old bolts
without
rotating crankshaft.
– Remove retaining frame once more.
– Compare width of Plastigage with measurement scale:
Radial clearance:
• New: 0.017 ... 0.044 mm.
• Wear limit: 0.08 mm.
– When carrying out final assembly, renew bolts.
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