Measuring Crankshaft Bearing Play; Measuring Radial Bearing Play - BMW R 1100 S 1999 Repair Manual

Measuring crankshaft bearing play

Measuring radial bearing play

•
Measure main bearing journal with an external
micrometer in two planes, A and B, at right an-
gles.
•
Enter measured values on record sheet.
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a
e
Caution:
The crankshaft can only be reground in grinding
stage 0; after this it must be rehardened and fin-
ished. Grinding stages are identified by a paint mark
on the front crank web.
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a
When replacing the bearing shells, make sure that
the colour marks on the crankpins and big end bear-
ings match.
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