Section 1 - Cylinder Block - Group 01 Vibration Damper (Viscous) - Cleaning and Inspection for Reuse (1-10) M11 Page 1-37 Normal bearing wear produces a smooth finish which will wear into the copper lining. Exposed copper does not always indicate worn bearings. Measure the bearing thickness using a ball micrometer. Measure the thickness at three locations on each edge of the bearing. Connecting Rod Bearing Thickness (Standard) mm in 2.430 MIN 0.0957 2.473 MAX 0.0974 Vibration Damper (Viscous) - Cleaning and Inspection for Reuse (1-10) Cleaning Warning: When using a steam cleaner, wear protective clothing and safety glasses or a face shield. Hot steam will cause serious personal injury.
Steam clean the damper and dry with compressed air. Inspection Check the mounting area for cracks. Check the housing for dents or raised surfaces. Replace the damper if any of these defects are identified.