WinGD X72DF - 6 Group 1 - Engine Frame and Bearings

6 Group 1 - Engine frame and bearings
6.1 Bedplate
6.1.1 Bedplate - do a check of the foundation bolts............................102
6.2 Main bearing
6.2.1 Main bearing - remove the cover...................................... 104
6.2.2 Main bearing - install the cover........................................110
6.3 Main bearing shell
6.3.1 Main bearing shell - remove...........................................116
6.3.2 Main bearing shell - examine..........................................122
6.3.3 Main bearing shell - install............................................124
6.4 Thrust bearing
6.4.1 Thrust bearing - examine the housing..................................132
6.4.2 Thrust bearing - do a check of the axial clearance with a dial gauge........134
6.4.3 Thrust bearing - do a check of the axial clearance with a inside micrometer. 136
6.4.4 Thrust bearing - remove the pads......................................140
6.4.5 Thrust bearing - install the pads....................................... 146
6.5 Engine stays
6.5.1 Engine stays (friction shims) - do a check of the pre-tension...............152
6.5.2 Engine stays (hydraulic) - do a check of the oil pressure..................154
6.6 Tie rod
6.6.1 Tie rod - do a check of the pre-tension..................................156
6.6.2 Tie rod - remove.....................................................158
6.6.3 Tie rod - install...................................................... 160
X72DF
Maintenance Manual
Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.
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