MTU Detroit Diesel 183 Series Technical Publication page 169

Task Description
20080/1 E 98-12
Measure crankshaft bearing bore with bore gauge at
three points (vertical and at a distance of 30° above and
below the partition).
Dial gauge 001 589 53 21 00
Note
The values given in the Tolerance and Wear Limits List
(03-4352) must be kept to.
Remove crankshaft bearing cap again.
Storage and installation
Note
Engine up to and including 280 kW
Bearing shell halves with dark reverse side must be
installed on cap side because they are specially treated
for high pressures.
Engine as of 320 kW:
Bearing shell halves (8) with collars must be installed
on cap side.
From the oil pump side, blow out oil ducts in crankcase
with compressed air.
Clean crankshaft, bearings and bearing seats with
chamois leather. Clean oil ducts of crankshaft with wire
brush and blow out with compressed air.
Group 03
Subgroup 4352
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