MTU Detroit Diesel 183 Series Technical Publication page 179

Task Description
20080/1 E 98-12
Tighten conrod bearing screws (4) in the following
stages:
1. Stage 100 Nm
2. Stage 90° to 100° angle of rotation
Note
Secure conrod just below conrod bearing to prevent
conrod from twisting.
Set bore gauge 50 - 100 mm dia. and dial gauge with
micrometer 75 - 100 mm to zero dimension of conrod
bearing bore.
Dial gauge 001 589 53 21 00
Measure conrod 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
(03-6312) must be kept to.
Remove bearing cap.
Group 03
Subgroup 6312
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