Determining the classification of the crankshaft main bearing shell
CAUTION:
Component with heavy weight.
Danger of injury!
Danger of injury!
- Note component's center of gravity.
- Support component using a jack.
- Secure component against falling off the jack.
CAUTION:
On releasing high pressure line, fuel may emerge at high speed.
Danger of injury!
Danger of injury!
- Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
- Allow the cooling system to cool down to a temperature below 40°C before starting installation work.
- Note warnings on cylinder head cover.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Preliminary works
- Refer to REMOVING ENGINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE ON THE ASSEMBLY STAND
- Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
- Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
- Refer to REMOVE THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP AND THE RAIL .
- Refer to REMOVE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RAIL WITH INJECTORS .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH ACTUATORS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
- Refer to REMOVE TANK VENT VALVE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
- Refer to REMOVE THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE CYLINDER HEAD
- Refer to REMOVING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to REMOVE THE COOLANT RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to REMOVE THE COOLANT FEED LINE FOR THE EXHAUST GAS TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to BLOCKING ENGINE IN THE TDC FIRING POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING CHAIN TENSIONER .
- Refer to RELEASING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
- Refer to RELEASING VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
- Refer to REMOVE THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE ADJUSTER .
- Refer to REMOVE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
- Refer to REMOVE THE TEST GAUGES TO FIX THE CAMSHAFTS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER OF THE OIL SUMP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE VIBRATION DAMPER .
- Refer to REMOVING FLYWHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVE FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
- Refer to REMOVE BEARING SUPPORT .
- Refer to REMOVE OIL PAN
- Refer to REMOVE REAR TIMING CASE COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING TIMING CHAIN .
- Refer to REMOVE THE OIL VACUUM PUMP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OIL DEFLECTOR
- Refer to REMOVING ALL PISTONS WITH CONNECTING ROD .
- Refer to REMOVE CRANKSHAFT .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Main bearing shells and guide bearing shells are classified via colors or numbers.
The classification of main bearing shells and guide bearing shells is changed to a classification, exclusively based on numbers. The classification based on colors is deleted.
Main bearing shells and guide bearing shells are classified via colors or numbers.
The classification of main bearing shells and guide bearing shells is changed to a classification, exclusively based on numbers. The classification based on colors is deleted.
- Read the code letter on the crankcase
and enter it in the table.
K = Clutch side
The item numbers (5) to (1) describe the bearing seats 5 to 1. The code is located on the crankshaft bearing caps .
- Read the identification numbers on the crankshaft
and enter in the table.
The item numbers (1) to (5) describe the bearing seats 1 to 5. The code is located on the crankshaft bearing caps .
- Enter the code letters of the crankcase .
- Enter the identification numbers of the crankshaft
.
Code letters on crankcase Code letters/identification numbers on the crankshaft Bearing seat 1 Bearing seat 2 Bearing seat 3 Bearing seat 4 Bearing seat 5 - Using the table, determine the respective correct main bearing shell with lubricating groove (1) for the crankcase.
The main bearing shells are classified by colors or numbers .
A B C 1 Classification 1 (blue) Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green) 2 Classification 1 (blue) Classification 2 (green) Classification 3 (brown) 3 Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green) Classification 3 (brown) - Using the table, determine the respective correct guide bearing shell with lubricating groove (1) for the crankcase.
The guide bearing shells are classified by colors or numbers .
A B C 1 Classification 1 (blue) Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green) 2 Classification 1 (blue) Classification 2 (green) Classification 3 (brown) 3 Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green) Classification 3 (brown) - Using the table, determine the correct main bearing shell without lubricating groove (1) for the respective crankcase bearing cap.
The main bearing shells are classified by colors or numbers .
A B C 1 Classification 1 (blue) Classification 1 (blue) Classification 2 (green) 2 Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green) 3 Classification 2 (green) Classification 3 (brown) Classification 3 (brown) - Using the table, determine the correct guide bearing shell without lubricating groove (1) for the respective crankcase bearing cap.
The guide bearing shells are classified by colors or numbers .
A B C 1 Classification 1 (blue) Classification 1 (blue) Classification 2 (green) 2 Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green) Classification 2 (green) 3 Classification 2 (green) Classification 3 (brown) Classification 3 (brown)
