Place pieces of calibrated plastic wire on top of the shaft journals, arranging them along the axis.
Install the main bearing cap and cylinder block.
Remove the main bearing cap.
Pic. 2.168. Measurement of radial clearance in main bearings
Measure the radial clearance in the main bearings (pic. 2.168).
If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the main bearing using the main bearing selection chart, or grind the main journal and install an oversized bearing to achieve the specified clearance.
- Normal clearance: 0.019-0.035mm
- Max Gap: 0.10mm