How to remove a crankshaft on BMW 330i?

To begin removing the crankshaft, one may take measurements of endplay using a dial indicator or feeler gauges. To obtain access to the lower cylinder block, it is necessary to undo and pull out the main bearing cap bolts as well as the lower cylinder block bolts. By having an assistant, slowly lift the crankshaft out of the engine. In installation, either main bearing caps or lower cylinder block are removed for flipping over of engine block upside down. The original bearing inserts are pulled out and cleaning is done on these surfaces. Properly located new upper and lower main bearing inserts are used with appropriate alignment ensured. Next step involves laying in position the crankshaft after checking of main bearing oil clearance by use of Plastigage. If any need arises for that matter different kinds of inserts would have to be applied. When this is done Plastigage material from under bearings is scrapped off while being careful not to damage them and then lift up crankshaft again before continuing with work whereupon insert faces together are greased so that now finally fits back into cylinder bock after which install lower cylinder block installing all torque correctly specified bolts there. Final verification must involve its hand movement when rotating through rear mains whereby lastly into makes way trying out new seal.

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- 2006 BMW 330i | Sedan(E90)
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- 2001-2005 BMW 330i | Sedan(E46)
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Q: How to remove a crankshaft on BMW 330i?
A: To begin removing the crankshaft, one may take measurements of endplay using a dial indicator or feeler gauges. To obtain access to the lower cylinder block, it is necessary to undo and pull out the main bearing cap bolts as well as the lower cylinder block bolts. By having an assistant, slowly lift the crankshaft out of the engine. In installation, either main bearing caps or lower cylinder block are removed for flipping over of engine block upside down. The original bearing inserts are pulled out and cleaning is done on these surfaces. Properly located new upper and lower main bearing inserts are used with appropriate alignment ensured. Next step involves laying in position the crankshaft after checking of main bearing oil clearance by use of Plastigage. If any need arises for that matter different kinds of inserts would have to be applied. When this is done Plastigage material from under bearings is scrapped off while being careful not to damage them and then lift up crankshaft again before continuing with work whereupon insert faces together are greased so that now finally fits back into cylinder bock after which install lower cylinder block installing all torque correctly specified bolts there. Final verification must involve its hand movement when rotating through rear mains whereby lastly into makes way trying out new seal.

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