303-01D-124 Engine — 1.8L Diesel - Endura DE 303-01D-124
ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
E6005 EN 09/2001 2002 Bantam
7. Measure the crankshaft main bearing
clearance (continued).
NOTE: The main bearing cap numbering starts
at the timing belt end, to which the arrows also
point.
• Fit the main bearing cap with the
associated main bearing shell as
described in step and tighten the bolts.
• Remove the main bearing cap.
8.
CAUTION: Do not turn the crankshaft
during the measuring procedure.
Compare the Plastigage thread with the
Plastigage scale.
• The reading corresponds to the main
bearing clearance.
• The main bearing shells should be
renewed as necessary according to the
bearing clearance measurement.
9. Install the crankshaft.
NOTE: The main bearing cap numbering starts
at the timing belt end, to which the arrows also
point.
• Lubricate the main bearing journals,
main bearing shells and thrust half
washers with engine oil.
• Fit the thrust half washers in main
bearing no. 3 with the lubricating groove
facing outwards.
• Fit the main bearing caps with the
associated bearing shells.
• Tighten the bolts.
10. Measure the end float of the crankshaft.
• Set up the dial gauge.
• Measure the end float by lifting the
crankshaft as shown.
• Rectify the end float as necessary by
fitting new thrust half washers to main
bearing no. 3.