Cylinder Block Assembly: Locations

Crankshaft, assembly overview





1- Oil pump with chain sprocket
^ With pressure relief valve 12 bar
^ Before installing, check to be sure both alignment sleeves are present (for centering oil pump/cylinder block)
2- 15 Nm
3- Chain sprocket
5- 65 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)
^ Replace
^ Fully threaded
^ When measuring crankshaft radial play, fasten to 65 Nm
6- Bearing cap
^ Bearing cap 1: Belt pulley side
7- Bearing shell 3
^ Do not interchange used bearings (mark)
8- Sensor wheel
^ Replace
^ For Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28
^ Only possible to install in one position - Bores are offset
9- 10 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90°)
^ Replace
10- Thrust washer
^ For bearing 3
^ Observe locating point
11- Crankshaft
^ Axial play new: 0.07 to 0.23 mm, wear limit: 0.30 mm
^ Check radial clearance with Plastigage(R) 0.01 to 0.04 mm, wear limit: 0.15 mm
^ Do not turn crankshaft when measuring radial play

Vehicles from approx. 05/00





Cylinder block crankshaft bearing shells identification
From the factory, the upper bearing shells are allocated to cylinder block with the correct thickness. Colored spots serve to identify bearing thicknesses.

Note: Arrow points in direction of travel.

The letters marked on lower sealing surface of cylinder block identify which bearing thickness must be installed in which location.

Color identification

Color identification:

- The crankshaft bearing shells in the bearing caps are only available as a replacement part with a "yellow" color marking.