905

Main Bearing 105-2
MAN B&W Diesel Data
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For detailed sketch, see 900-2

X Stopped engine
X Shut off starting air supply – At starting air receiver
X Block the main starting valve
X Shut off starting air distributor/distributing system supply
X Shut off safety air supply – Not ME engines
X Shut off control air supply
X Shut off air supply to exhaust valve – Only with stopped lubricating oil pumps
X Engage turning gear
Shut off cooling water
Shut off fuel oil
X Stop lubricating oil supply
Lock the turbocharger rotors
Data
Ref. Description Value Unit
D05-01 Main bearing, top clearance max. 0.50 mm

D05-02 Main bearing, top clearance min. 0.25 mm
D05-03 Main bearing cap 149 kg
D05-04 Main bearing shell, upper 12 kg
D05-05 Main bearing shell, lower 13 kg
D13-01 Hydraulic pressure, mounting 900 bar
D13-02 Hydraulic pressure, dismantling 800 - 990 bar
When referring to this page, please quote Data D10502 Edition 0084 Page 1 (2)
105-2 Main Bearing
Data MAN B&W Diesel
The task-specific tools used in this procedure are shown on the plates at the end of this chapter or in
the chapters indicated by the first three digits in the plate number, e.g. P90951 refers to chapter 909.
Plate Item No. Description
P90551 76 Lifting tool - main bearing cap

P90551 123 Retaining tool for main bearing shell
P90551 88 Dismantling tool, main bearing shell
P90551 255 Handle for dismantling of mainbearing shell
P90561 Main Bearing - Hydraulic Tools
P90562 Lifting tool for crankshaft
P90572 Main Bearing - Measuring Tools
P91351 10 Hydraulic pump, pneumatically operated
P91351 22 Hydraulic pump, hand operated
P91351 46 Hose with unions (1500 mm), complete
P91351 58 Hose with unions (3000 mm), complete
P91351 105 3-way distributor block, complete
P91351 117 5-way distributor block, complete
P91351 166 Angle union
P91356 Lifting Tools, Etc.
P91366 48 Autolog, measuring tool for crankshaft
P91368 Foot gratings
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Main Bearing 905-2.1
Checking
Main Bearing
S35MC
0239
Checking
905-2.1
1.
1. If there is too large a difference in the
crankshaft deflection readings (autolog),
check the individual bearings.
See Procedure 905-1.1.
2. Remove the lub. oil pipe from the main

bearing cap.
Calibrate the main bearing measuring tool:
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See the wooden box for the measuring tool.
3. Insert the measuring tool and check the

clearance between the upper shell and the
journal. 3.
The difference between the actual clear-

ance measurement and the measurement
recorded in the Adjustment Sheet (or the
clearance noted for a new bearing installed
later) must not exceed 0.05 mm.
An appreciable increase in clearance may

be an indication of loose staybolts or wear
of the lower shell.
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4. If necessary, dismount the bearing cap and

the upper shell. For further inspection of the
bearing, see Procedure 905-2.2.
Inspect the bearing and the journal (see 4.

Volume I, OPERATION, Chapter 708,
‘Bearings’).
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905-2.2 Main Bearing
Dismantling
Dismantling
905-2.2
In the following, the main bearings are divided

into three categories:
• The main bearings (marked A).
• The thrust shaft end journal bearing

(marked B).
• The axial vibration damper end bearing

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(marked C). (The engine is not always

equipped with this bearing).
Check and write down the top clearances be-

fore carrying out any dismantling.
1.
Dismantling of main bearings (A)
1. Disconnect the lubricating oil inlet pipe from

the main bearing cap (if not already done
during checking).
2. Turn the crankthrow so that it points to-

wards the exhaust side of the engine.
Place two spacers on two bearing cap

studs with the slots towards the centre of
the bearing cap.
Screw the two extension studs onto the

same two bearing cap studs (diagonally)
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1+3, and subsequently 2+4.
Mount the double hydraulic jacks on the

studs.
2.
Connect the four hydraulic jacks to the
D-6 high-pressure pump by means of the dis-
tributor block and high-pressure hoses.
(For operation of the hydraulic tools, see

Chapter 913).
Then loosen the nuts.
Repeat the sequence until all four nuts are

loose.
Remove the hydraulic tools and unscrew

the nuts.
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Dismantling
3. Remove the rectangular nut washers from 4.

the bearing cap.
4. Remove the stop screw in the crosshead

guide shoe.
Mount the guide pulley with the lifting wire

rope in the bottom of the guide shoe.
Rig-up two tackles outside the engine.
Mount the outside tackles, one in the lifting

beam on the camshaft side, and one on the
exhaust side.
5. Fasten the lifting tool to the main bearing

cap with wire rope attached to the camshaft
side tackle.
Lift the bearing cap and, by means of the

handle, push the bearing cap free of the
frame and land it on the crank web.
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5.
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Dismantling
6. 6. Remove the wire rope from the guide pul-

ley, and fasten the two wire ropes from the
lifting tool in the two tackles outside on ei-
ther side, and lift the bearing cap out of the
crankcase.
Remove the guide pulley from the engine.
7. Mount the handle in the upper bearing shell

D-4 and remove the shell from the crankshaft.
Inspect the bearing shell and the journal.

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See Volume I, OPERATION Chapter 708,

Bearings).
8. Check that there is clearance between the

journal and the bearing shell in the two ad-
7. jacent main bearings.
D-5
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8.
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Dismantling
9. Remove the screws from the sides of the 9.

crosspiece and screw them into the thread-
ed holes of the upper hydraulic jacks for the
main bearing.
10. Place the crosspiece in the bedplate with

the ends resting on the crossgirders, and
place the hydraulic jacks beneath the crank
webs as shown.
Tighten the screws against the crank webs.
Place a dial gauge to measure the lifting of

the crankshaft.
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Connect the hydraulic jacks to the high
pressure pump and raise the pressure until
the crankshaft has lifted maximum 0.2 mm.
10.
11. Dismount the lock screws from the lower
shell.
Place the dismantling tool on the top of the

lower bearing shell, making sure that the
flap of the dismantling tool enters the oil
groove in the bearing shell.
Pull the lower bearing shell round and up

until it lies over the main bearing journal.
Take out the lower shell from the crankcase

in the same way as the upper shell.
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Max.0.2 mm
11.
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Dismantling
Dismantling of journal bearing in the thrust

shaft end (B).
12. Remove the screws of the cover placed

over the thrust bearing. Mount an eye bolt,
shackles and wire rope in the cover. Hook
on a tackle and lift the cover away.
Disconnect the lubricating oil pipe used for

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lubricating the bearing.
Turn the crank web for the aftmost cylinder

to TDC.
12. 13. Mount the spacer supports over the two

D-8 nuts and screw the extension studs onto the
two bearing cap studs. Mount the double
hydraulic jacks on the studs.

high-pressure pump by means of the dis-
tributor block and high-pressure hoses.
For operation of the hydraulic tools, see

Chapter 913.
Remove the hydraulic tool and unscrew the

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nuts.
13.
D-6
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Dismantling
14. Mount an eye bolt in the bearing cap and lift 14.
it away. D-3
Remove the upper bearing shell from the
crankshaft.
15. If the crankshaft is turned with the bearing

cap dismounted, use the two stops which
prevent the lower shell from being rolled
out.
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16. Set up a dial gauge in such a manner that
a max. lift of 0.20 mm of the shaft can be
measured.
15.
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16.
Max. 2/10 mm
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Dismantling
17. 17. Remove the screws from the sides of the

Max. 2/10 mm
main bearing.
Place the crosspiece in the bedplate with

webs as shown.

the crankshaft has lifted maximum 0.2 mm.
Measure the clearance in the second last

main bearing (positioned fore of the thrust
bearing). Mount a dial gauge on both the
aftmost main bearing and the second last
bearing. Lift until the aftmost bearing is lift-
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ed 0.2 mm or the clearance for the second

last bearing is reached.
18. Dismount the lock screws from the lower

shell.
18.
Check that there is at least 0.1 mm clear-
ance in both sides of the bearing.
Note!
The feeler blade must be inserted mini-

mum 60 mm into the gap to pass the bore
relief in the bearing shell.
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Dismantling
Dismantling of main bearing in the axial vi- 19.

bration damper end (C) D-9
19. Remove the end cover and the top cover
and dismount the lubricating oil pipe.
Turn the crankweb for the foremost cylinder

to TDC.
20. Mount the spacers over the two nuts and

screw the extension studs onto the two
bearing cap studs.
Mount the double hydraulic jacks on the
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studs.

high-pressure pump by means of the dis-
tributor block and high-pressure hoses. 20.
Bleed the hydraulic system and raise the

D-6
pressure as indicated in Data.

Chapter 913.
Remove the hydraulic tool and unscrew the

nuts.
21. Mount a shackle over the main bearing cap

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and hang up a tackle.
Mount an eye bolt in the top of the bearing

cap, hook on the tackle and lift the bearing
cap out of the crankcase. 21.
D-3
Remove the upper bearing shell from the
crankshaft.
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Dismantling
23. 22. Inspect the bearing and the journal.
See Volume I, OPERATION Chapter 708,

D-6 Bearings.
23. Check that there is clearance between the

journal and the bearing shell in the two ad-
jacent main bearings.
24. Set up a dial gauge, at the foremost main

bearing, in such a manner that a max. lift
of 0.20 mm of the shaft can be measured.
Remove the screws from the sides of the

main bearing.
Place the crosspiece in the bedplate, with

webs as shown.
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24. the crankshaft has lifted maximum 0.2 mm.
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Dismantling
25. Dismount the lock screws from the lower 25.

shell.
Place the dismantling tool on the top of the

lower bearing shell, making sure that the
flap of the dismantling tool enters the oil
groove in the bearing shell.
Pull the lower bearing shell round and up

until it lies over the main bearing journal.
Take out the lower shell from the crankcase

in the same way as the upper shell.
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Note!
Never remove the tools for lifting the

crankshaft before remounting the lower
main bearing shell.
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Overhaul
Overhaul
905-2.3
1. 1. Clean and inspect the bearing shells. For

2. judging the condition of the bearing, see
Volume I, Chapter 708, ‘Bearings’.
If the bearing shells are damaged, contact

MAN B&W Diesel for advice.
We recommend that the main bearing

shells be replaced in pairs.
If, nevertheless, it is desired only to replace

one shell, it requires a careful evaluation of
the condition of the shell that is to be rein-
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stalled. See instruction book, Volume I,

Chapter 708.
For advice on replacing the bearing shells

individually, it is recommended to contact
MAN B&W Diesel A/S or the engine builder.
2. Before remounting:
• Check the bearing support for damage

and burrs. If damage is found, contact
• Make sure that all parts are clean, use

non-fluffy cloth to clean between journal
and main bearing support.
• Lubricate the bearing journal, the main

bearing support and the back of the
shell.
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Mounting
Mounting
905-2.4
For all main bearings (A, B and C): 1.
1. Lubricate the lower bearing shell and the

crankshaft journal with plenty of clean lubri-
cating oil.
2. Land the lower bearing shell on the crank-

shaft journal.
Mount the handle on the lower bearing shell

and slide down the lower bearing shell as
far as possible.
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Remove the handle.
Using a caliper, check in both sides of the

bearing shell that the bearing shell is
mounted horizontally correct.
2.
3. If necessary, use the bearing shell disman- D-5
tling tool to push the lower bearing shell ful-
ly down under the crankshaft journal.
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4. 4. Check visually that the shell does not pre-

vent the locking screws from being fully
tightened to the bedplate, as this would
cause damage to the screws and shell
when tightening the bearing cap.
See also Volume I, OPERATION, Chapter

708.
5. Lower the crankshaft and remove the

crosspiece and the hydraulic jacks from the
engine.
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6. Lubricate the upper bearing shell with plen-

ty of clean lubricating oil. Land the upper
bearing shell on the crankshaft journal.
Make sure that the edge of the upper bear-

6. ing shell does not rest on the tip of the bed-
plate.
If so, press the shell into place.
7. Mount the bearing cap. Make sure that the

guide pin from the bedplate enters the hole
in the bearing cap.
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7.
D-4
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Mounting
For middle main bearing (A) 8.
8. Mount the: D-7

• rectangular washers
• nuts
• extension studs
• spacers
• double hydraulic jacks
Tighten the main bearing cap. See Data.
9. The tightening is done in the following se-

quence:
1) Tighten nuts 1 + 3
2) Tighten nuts 2 + 4
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3) Retighten nuts 1 + 3
Remove the hydraulic tools.
10. After tightening the bearing cap, check the 9.

top clearance once more.
If a new bearing shell has been mounted,

remember to note down the new top clear-
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ance in the Adjustment Sheet in Volume I,

OPERATION, Chapter 701.
11. Mount the lubricating oil pipe.

11.
D-10
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12. For main bearing in thrust shaft end (B):

D-7 12. Mount the:
• nuts
• extension studs
• spacers
• hydraulic jacks
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Tighten the bearing cap. See Data.
Mount and tighten the nuts of the adjacent

main bearing, see step 9.
13.
D-8 Remove the hydraulic tools.
After tightening the bearing cap, check the

top clearance once more.

D-11 OPERATION, Chapter 701.
13. Finally, mount the lubricating oil pipe and

the cover over the thrust bearing.
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Mounting
For main bearing in axial vibration damper 14.

end (C):
D-7
14. Mount the:
• nuts
• extension studs
• spacers
• hydraulic jacks
Tighten the bearing cap. See Data.
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Mount and tighten the nuts of the adjacent
main bearing, see step 9.
Remove the hydraulic tools.

15.
After tightening the bearing cap, check the D-9
top clearance once more. D-11
OPERATION, Chapter 701.
15. Finally, mount the lubricating oil pipe, the

end cover and the cover over the bearing
cap.
D-10
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Thrust Bearing 105-3
Data
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Special Edition
S42MC
D10503
105-3 Data 0041 Thrust Bearing
X Stopped engine
X Block the starting mechanism
X Shut off starting air supply
Shut off fuel oil
X Shut off lubricating oil
Lock turbocharger rotors
Data
D05-06 Thrust bearing segment 24 kg

D05-09 Segment stopper, fore 105 kg
D05-10 Segment stopper, aft 81 kg
D05-29 Segment stopper, tightening torque 450 Nm
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
105-3 Thrust Bearing
Data
The task-specific tools used in this procedure are shown on the plates at the end of this chapter or in the
chapters indicated by the first three digits in the plate number, e.g. P90951 refers to chapter 909.
P90551 147 Tool for turning out segments

P91359 Torque Spanners
P91366 50 Feeler gauge
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Thrust Bearing 905-3.1
Checking
Thrust Bearing
S42MC
0227
Checking
905-3.1

The clearance in the thrust bearing was meas-
ured during testbed trials of the engine and not-
ed down in the ‘Adjustment Sheet' which is
inserted at the front of Volume I, OPERATION.
For a new engine the clearance is 0.5-1.0 mm,

and for an engine in service it must not exceed
2.0 mm.
In service it is only necessary to measure the

wear of the thrust bearing pads, and to inspect
for white metal below the thrust bearing.
1. To measure the wear in the thrust bearing,
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it is necessary to dismount the foremost
segment stopper.
For dismantling the segment stopper, see
Procedure 905-3.2.

A wear groove of 1 mm is positioned in the
uppermost thrust segment. (The segment
with thermometers).
2. To measure the wear, the thrust segment

has to be pressed against the thrust cam,
to eliminate any gap, i.e. by using a suitable
crowbar on the back of the segment.
If a feeler gauge of 0.1 mm is not able to

enter the groove (the wear is more than 0,9
mm), the thrust bearing must be over-
hauled.
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3. Note down the wear for later reference.

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905-3.2 Thrust Bearing
Dismantling
Dismantling
905-3.2
1. Remove the protective shield, and the lub.

oil pipe for the thrust segments.
D05-09
Loosen and remove the screws from the
D05-10 segment stoppers.
Remove the segment stoppers above the

thrust segments ( AHEAD or ASTERN) that are
to be taken out, and lift the stoppers out of
the chain casing.
2. For turning up the thrust segments, mount

the tools on the chain wheel.
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3. Turn up the segments, one at a time, by

turning the engine, and remove the seg-
ment from the chain casing. Inspect the
segment and remount it before turning up
the next segment.
Note!
Never remove more than one segment at

a time.
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D05-06
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Thrust Bearing 905-3.4
Mounting
Mounting
905-3.4
1. Suspend a tackle above the segments 1.

which are to be mounted. Still, it is possible
to lift the segments by hand.
Mount the tool for turning out segments on

the chainwheel.
Land the segment on the journal and re-

move the eye bolt from the segment.
Carefully slide the segment on to the seg-

ment tool. Turn the engine to dismantle the
next segment.
2. After the last segment has been mounted,

turn the segment tool up and dismount it.
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2.
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905-3.4 Thrust Bearing
Mounting
3. Mount the segment stopper.

D05-09
Tighten the screws on the stopper.
D05-10
D05-29 Mount the lub. oil pipe for the thrust seg-
ments and the protective shield.
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Journal Bearing 105-4
Data
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Special Edition
S42MC
D10504
105-4 Data 0013 Journal Bearing
X Stopped engine
Shut off fuel oil
X Shut off lubricating oil
Data
D05-01 Journal bearing, top clearance, max. 0.50 mm

D05-02 Journal bearing, top clearance, min. 0.25 mm
D05-04 Journal bearing shell, upper 11.6 kg
D05-05 Journal bearing shell, lower 12.3 kg
D05-13 Journal bearing cap 156 kg
D05-16 End cover 68 kg
D13-02 Hydraulic pressure, dismantling 800-990 bar
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
105-4 Journal Bearing
Data
The task-specific tools used in this procedure are shown on the plates at the end of this chapter or in the
chapters indicated by the first three digits in the plate number, e.g. P90951 refers to chapter 909.

P90551 040 Lifting tool – bearing cap
064 Dismantling tool, bearing shell
076 Mounting tool for bearing shell
088 Lifting tool for bearing shell
P90561 Main Bearing – Hydraulic Tools
P90562 Llifting tool for crankshaft
P91351 Hydraulic pump, pneumatically operated
105 3-way distributor block, complete
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Journal Bearing 905-4.1
Checking
Journal Bearing
S42MC
0214
Checking
905-4.1
1. Aftmost main bearing (= Journal bearing)

1. Before any dismantling of the journal bear-
ing, check the clearances as described in
Procedure 905-1.1.
2. Write down the journal bearing clearances.
3. Also check the journal bearing by visually

searching the area underneath the bearing
support.
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Main bearings
Thrust bearing
2.
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3.
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905-4.2 Journal Bearing
Dismantling
Dismantling
905-4.2
2. 1. Dismount the screws for the end cover.

D05-36
Mount a ½-ton tackle above the end cover.
Remove the end cover.
2. Disconnect the lubricating oil pipe from the

main pipe.
Remove the protective shield for the thrust

bearing.
Turn the crank throw for the aftmost cylin-

der to TDC.
3. Mount the extension studs, the spacers, the

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hydraulic jacks and the nuts on the exten-

sion studs. Loosen the bearing stud nuts,
using the hydraulic jacks

3.
Procedure 913-1.
4. Remove the hydraulic main bearing tools

from the engine
Unscrew and remove the nuts from the

D13-02 bearing studs.
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4.
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Dismantling
5. Remove the rectangular nut washers from 5.

the bearing cap.
Mount the lifting attachment on the journal

bearing cap, and lift the cap out of the en-
gine using the ½-ton tackle above the bear-
ing.
6. Mount the dismantling handle on the upper

shell, and lift the shell out of the engine.
7. Connect the hydraulic jacks to the high-

pressure pump, and raise the pressure until
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the crankshaft has been lifted 0.2-0.5 mm,
but max. the clearance in the adjacent
bearing.
Dismount the lower bearing shell by lifting

the crankshaft on the aftmost cylinder sec- 6.
tion as shown in Procedure 905-2.
If necessary, the aftmost main bearing cap

nuts can be loosened to attain the required D05-04
clearance.
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7.
Min. 0,1 mm
EXH CAM
Min. 60 mm
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Dismantling
8. 8. Dismount the locking screws.
Place the dismantling tool on top of the low-

er bearing shell. Make sure that the flap on
the dismantling tool enters the oil groove in
the bearing shell.
Pull the lower bearing shell round and up-

wards until it lies over the bearing journal.
Never use a tackle larger than 0.5 ton.
9. Take the lower shell out of the engine in the

same way as the upper shell, i.e. using the
dismantling handle.
Note!
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The clearance between the axial vibration

damper and the journal can be the decisive
factor in judging how much the crankshaft
can be lifted.
9.
D05-05
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Overhaul
Overhaul
905-4.3
1. Clean and inspect the bearing shells. It is 1 + 2.

recommended that the main bearing shells
be replaced in pairs.
If it is nevertheless desired to replace only

one shell, this requires a careful evaluation
of the condition of the shell that is to be re-
installed.
See Instruction book, Volume I,
Chapter 708.
For advice on replacing individual bearing

shells, it is recommended to contact MAN
B&W Diesel A/S or the engine builder.
2. Before remounting:
• Check the bearing support for damage

and burrs. If damage is found, contact DM905-4.3 214 01
• Make sure that all parts are clean, use

non-fluffy cloth to clean between journal
and bearing support.
• Lubricate the bearing journal, the bear-

ing support and the back of the shell,
with main engine lubricating oil.
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Mounting
Mounting
905-4.4
1. 1. Lubricate the journal, the lower bearing

shell and the bearing support with clean oil.
Using the bearing shell lifting tool, lift the

lower bearing shell into the crankcase and
land it on the crankshaft journal.
2. Position the guide tool for the lower bearing

shell on the bearing support. Remove the
lifting tool from the bearing shell.
Lubricate the journal, the lower bearing

shell and the bearing support with clean oil.
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Push the lower bearing shell downwards

while holding the shell back with the dis-
mantling tool.
2. Check that the bearing shell is positioned

with the same distance on both sides.
3. Remove the guide tool when the lower

bearing shell has been mounted.
Mount the locking screws in the bearing

support.
Lower the crankshaft and remove the hy-

draulic jacks and the crosspiece from under
the crankshaft.
Wipe the contact surfaces between the up-

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per and the lower bearing shells clean with

a non-fluffy piece of cloth.
3.
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4. Land the upper bearing shell on the main 4.

journal in the same way as the lower bear-
ing shell.
Make sure that none of the edges of the up-

per bearing shell are resting on the edge of
the bearing support.
If necessary, place the special tool between

the studs and press the shell into place.
Clean the contact surfaces between the

bearing support and the bearing cap. Make
DM905-3.2 130 11
sure that no oil is left on the contact surfac-
es.
5. Mount the lifting tool on the bearing cap.

Using the lifting tool and the tackles, lift the
bearing cap into the crank casing in reverse 6.
order to dismantling.
See Procedure 905-4, step 5.
6.
Note!
Be sure that the cap lands correctly and

that the guide pin in the assembly sur-
face enters the hole in the bearing cap.
7. Mount the rectangular nut washers, the

KN905-2.4 238 09
nuts, the spacer rings, the hydraulic jacks,

and tighten the nuts. See Data.
For operation of the hydraulic tools,

see Procedure 913-1.
7.
D13-01

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Mounting
9. 8.
Note!
Before removing the hydraulic jacks,

check the top clearance between the
upper bearing shell and the journal.
9. Remove all tools from the engine.
Note!
KN905-2.4 238 14
Search the crankcase to ensure that

C there are no tools, shackles or rags left
behind.
10.
D05-34 10. Mount the lubricating oil pipe on the bear-

ing cap, and mount the end cover.
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Axial Vibration Damper 105-5
MAN B&W Diesel Data
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For detailed sketch, see 900-2

X Stopped engine
X Shut off starting air supply – At starting air receiver
X Block the main starting valve
X Shut off starting air distributor/distributing system supply
X Shut off safety air supply – Not ME engines
X Shut off control air supply
Shut off air supply to exhaust valve – Only with stopped lubricating oil pumps
Shut off fuel oil
X Stop lubricating oil supply
Lock the turbocharger rotors
Data
D05-17 Inner screws, tightening torque 250 Nm

D05-21 Outer screws, tightening torque 800 Nm
D05-23 Horizontal screws, tightening torque 230 Nm
D05-24 Horizontal screws, tightening torque/angle 100/17 Nm/°
D05-25 Damper housing, upper part 125 kg
D13-02 Hydraulic pressure, dismantling 800 - 990 bar
105-5 Axial Vibration Damper
Data MAN B&W Diesel
The task-specific tools used in this procedure are shown on the plates at the end of this chapter or in
the chapters indicated by the first three digits in the plate number, e.g. P90951 refers to chapter 909.
P90551 111 Lifting tool - AVD

P91356 Lifting Tools, Etc.
P91359 Torque Spanners
Axial Vibration Damper 905-5.1
Checking
Axial Vibration Damper
S35MC
0226
Checking
905-5.1
1.
For checking the effectiveness of the axial vi-
bration damper, it is necessary to measure the
longitudinal movements of the fore end of the
crankshaft during running.
The measurement (or reading) should be taken

at the same r/min as during the sea trials. (Pref-
erably 90% and 100% of MCR.)
As different equipment can have been mounted

on the specific engines, the checking procedure
describes three different systems:
A: Electronic, with Axial Vibration Monitor
B. Mechanical, without angle encoder fore
C: Mechanical, with angle encoder fore.
A: Electronic, with Axial Vibration Monitor
A proximeter probe is built on to the lower part

of the damper housing. The probe is connected
to a control unit which displays peak-to-peak
KM905-7.1 35 01
movements and sends signals to the engine

control system.
1. Concerning overhaul and setting of the

electronic device, refer to makers instruc-
tions and Volume I, Operation, Chapter
701.
The peak-to-peak values displayed in mm

are to be compared with the original values
obtained during sea trial and the limits giv-
en in Volume I, Operation, Chapter 701.
If the peak-to-peak value exceeds the Nor-

mal Service Value, it is necessary to over-
haul the axial vibration damper, see
Procedure 905-5.2.
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
905-5.1 Axial Vibration Damper
Checking
1. B: Mechanical, without angle encoder fore
1. Stop the engine.
Unscrew the two plugs from the cover at the

front of the engine.
2. Mount the shaft piece in the end of the

crankshaft, using the handle.
After tightening the shaft, dismount the

handle.
BG905-5.1 223 01B
Screw the measuring arm into the small

threaded hole beside the centre hole, so
that the arm is perpendicular to the shaft
piece. Tighten the lock nut.
2. Attach a pencil to the arm.
Note!
To obtain a correct measurement, the tip

of the pencil should protrude 10 mm from
the end of the arm.
BG905-5.1 223 02B
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Checking
3. Start the engine, and let the speed rise to 3.

the number of revolutions at which the
measurement is to be taken. (Preferably
90% and 100% of MCR.) S-2
When measuring, press the measuring arm

against the shaft piece with the one hand.
With the other hand, move a sheet/block of
paper, clipped on to a solid backing plate,
lightly downwards against the tip of the
pencil.
To ensure a certain inertia, the backing

plate should have a mass of approx. 1-2 kg.
DM905-7.1 74 05
The axial movements (S2) recorded on the
paper must be measured with a slide calli-
per as shown in the sketch.
4.
4. Before comparing the measured value (S2)
with the Normal Service Value (S1), stated
S1
in Volume I, Operation, Chapter 701, it is
necessary to compensate for the ratio in
the tool.
For a standard measuring tool (L 1 = 38 mm L2

and L 2 = 200 mm), the ratio is 5.3. There- L1 S2
fore, S1 can be calculated as follows:
M90505-0229C10
If a non-standard tool is used, S1 can be

calculated as follows:

Procedure 905-5.2.
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Checking
1. C: Mechanical, with angle encoder fore
For engines with angle encoder fore, a meas-

uring tool is available for mounting on the angle
encoder housing.
1. Stop the engine.
Dismount the protection shield over the an-

gle encoder. (Not always on engine).
Dismount the cover on the angle encoder

housing.
Apply some Molycote TM on the fore side of

the shaft cam.
2. Mount the axial vibration measuring tool,

using the screws from the cover.
Note!
BG905-5.1 223 01C
To obtain a correct measurement, the tip

of the pencil should protrude 10 mm from
the end of the arm.
2.
MN905-5.1 214 05
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Checking
3. Start the engine, and let the speed rise to 3.

the number of revolutions at which the
measurement is to be taken. (Preferably
90% and 100% of MCR.)
S2
When measuring, pull the measuring arm
against the shaft cam with one hand. With
the other hand, move a sheet/block of pa-
per, clipped onto a solid backing plate,
lightly sidewards against the tip of the pen-
cil.
PULL
To ensure a certain inertia, the backing
plate should have a mass of approx. 1-2 kg.
The axial movements (S2) recorded on the

paper must be measured with a slide calli-
BG905-5.1 223 03
per as shown in the sketch.
4. Before comparing the measured value (S2)

with the Normal Service Value (S1), stated
in Volume I, Operation, Chapter 701, it is
necessary to compensate for the ratio in 4.
the tool.
For a standard measuring tool (L 1 = 35 mm

and L 2 = 178 mm), the ratio is 5.1. There-
fore, S1 can be calculated as follows:
If a non-standard tool is used, S1 can be

calculated as follows:

MA905-5.1 212 07

Procedure 905-5.2.
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
905.5.2 Axial Vibration Damper
Dismantling
Dismantling
905.5.2
1. Dismantling of the axial vibration damper is car-

ried out from the crankcase of cyl. No. 1.
1. Turn the engine to 90º after TDC.
Dismount the lubricating oil pipes for the

main bearing and axial vibration damper.
2. Loosen and remove the screws from the

damper housing upper part.
Only the upper part of the housing needs to

be removed, while the lower half remains
mounted on the bedplate.
BG905-7.2 28 01
3. Mount the lifting bracket and a shackle on

the upper part.
2. Dismount the plug screw above the axial vi-

bration damper, on the fore end of the
frame box.
By means of a tackle, mounted below the

foreend platform, and a wire rope, separate
and raise the upper part of the damper
housing to a position in which it is possible
to change the oil seals and springs.
Note!
Before starting work below the suspen-

BG905-7.2 28 02
ded upper part, secure the upper part

with, e.g. a wire rope or another tackle.
3.
D05-25
BG905-5.2 216 03
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Overhaul
Overhaul
905-5.3
1. Dismantle and remove the springs from the 1.

oil sealing rings.
Remove the oil sealing rings.
Note!
It is recommended to discard both the

springs and the oil sealing rings.
When mounting the new oil sealing rings,

first insert the lower half of the rings in the
HG905-5.2 201 01
lower housing.
Then press the tension springs into the

groove between the oil sealing ring half and
the housing.
2.
2. Mount all the upper halves of the oil sealing
rings in such a way that the clearance at
both the joints on each oil sealing ring is the
same.
Now hook the new tension springs into

place, ensuring that they are centralised in
the grooves of the oil sealing rings.
Note!
The lower half of the oil sealing rings will

HG905-5.2 201 02
protrude above the centreline.
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Mounting
Mounting
905-5.4
1. 1. Release and carefully lower the upper part

of the damper housing.
D05-25 When reaching the oil sealing rings, take

care that the rings enter the sealing ring
grooves correctly.
Before landing the upper part on the lower

part, be sure that the guide pins have en-
tered the guide pin holes.
2. Mount the vertical and horizontal screws.
Tighten the screws. See Data.
Note!
Search the crankcase to ensure that

there are no tools, shackles or rags left
behind.
BG905-5.4 223 01
Mount the lubricating oil pipes.
Mount the plug screw on the fore end of the

frame box.
2. D05-17
D05-21 Note!
After overhaul of the axial vibration

damper, it is recommended to check the
axial vibrations. See Procedure 905-3.1.
D05-23
BG905-7.2 28 06
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Tacho Pick-Ups 105-7
Data
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Standard Tools: See Section 913

Special Data
S50MC-C
0002
105-7 Tacho Pick-Ups
X Stopped engine
Shut off fuel oil
Shut off lubricating oil
Data
D-1 Tacho pick-ups for governor

system(Gov. and BMS maker : Lyngso)
– check distance 2.5 mm
When referring to this page, please quote Data D10507 Edition 0S02 Page 1 (2)
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
105-7 Tacho Pick-Ups
Data
Spare Parts
Plate – Item No. Description Qty
Page 2 (2) When referring to this page, please quote Data D10507 Edition 0S02
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Tacho Pick-Ups 905-7.1
Checking
Tacho Pick-Ups
S46MC-C
0201
Checking
905-7.1

The engine is equipped with below pick-ups:
• Governor system pick-ups
Governor system pick-ups:
1. The tacho pick-ups are placed next to the

turning wheel.
2. Check the distance between the tacho pick-

ups and the turning wheel, see Data.
If necessary, adjust the distance.
If the tacho pick-ups are renewed, note

down the wiring to ensure the correct re-
mounting.
EN905-7.1 201 01

Turning wheel
EN905-7.1 201 02
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Crankshaft, Thrust Shaft, Main Bearing, Plate
Etc. -Panel P90551-0176
Crankshaft, Thrust Shaft, Main Bearing, Etc. -Panel
0176
P90551
When referring to this page, please quote Plate P90551 Edition 0176 Page 1 (2)
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Plate Crankshaft, Thrust Shaft, Main Bearing,
P90551-0176 Etc. -Panel
Item Item
Item Description Item Description
No. No.
015 Panel for tools

027 Name plate
040 Lifting tool - main bearing cap
052 Stud setter
064 Dismantling tool main bearing shell
076 Mounting tool for thin bearing shell
088 Handle for dismantling main bearing
shell
090 Mounting tool for thin bearing shell
100 Retaining tools for main bearing shell
111 Lifting tool for axial vibration damper
123 Lifting tool for relief valve
135 Tightening template for axial vibration
damper
147 Tool for turn out segments
Page 2 (2) When referring to this page, please quote Plate P90551 Edition 0176
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Main Bearing - Hydraulic Tools Plate
P90561-0085
Main Bearing - Hydraulic Tools
0085
P90561
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Plate Main Bearing - Hydraulic Tools
P90561-0085
Item Item
No. No.
021 Hydraulic jack, upper

033 Hydraulic jack, lower
045 Support
057 Distance bolck
069 Spacer ring
070 Extension stud
082 Support
094 O-ring with back-up ring
104 O-ring with back-up ring
116 Stud setter for main bearing studs
128 Ball handle
130 Key, hexagon socket screw
200 Hydraulic tool set, complete
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Crankshaft - Tools Plate
P90562-0128
Crankshaft - Tools
0128
P90562
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Plate Crankshaft - Tools
P90562-0128
Item Item
No. No.
015 Lifting tool for crankshaft
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Main Bearing - Measuring Tools Plate
P90572-0003
Main Bearing - Measuring Tools
0003
P90572
MAN B&W Diesel A/S
Plate Main Bearing - Measuring Tools
P90572-0003
Item Item
No. No.
010 Measuring tool main bearing

clearence
021 Calibration tool
045 Key, hexagon socket screws
057 Wooden box
MAN B&W Diesel A/S

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Main Bearing 105-2

MAN B&W Diesel Data

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For detailed sketch, see 900-2

Ref. Description Value Unit

D05-01 Main bearing, top clearance max. 0.50 mm

Plate Item No. Description

P90551 76 Lifting tool - main bearing cap

2. Remove the lub. oil pipe from the main

Calibrate the main bearing measuring tool:

3. Insert the measuring tool and check the

The difference between the actual clear-

An appreciable increase in clearance may

4. If necessary, dismount the bearing cap and

Inspect the bearing and the journal (see 4.

In the following, the main bearings are divided

• The main bearings (marked A).

• The thrust shaft end journal bearing

• The axial vibration damper end bearing

(marked C). (The engine is not always

Check and write down the top clearances be-

1. Disconnect the lubricating oil inlet pipe from

2. Turn the crankthrow so that it points to-

Place two spacers on two bearing cap

Screw the two extension studs onto the

1+3, and subsequently 2+4.

Mount the double hydraulic jacks on the

(For operation of the hydraulic tools, see

Then loosen the nuts.

Repeat the sequence until all four nuts are

Remove the hydraulic tools and unscrew

3. Remove the rectangular nut washers from 4.

4. Remove the stop screw in the crosshead

Mount the guide pulley with the lifting wire

Rig-up two tackles outside the engine.

Mount the outside tackles, one in the lifting

5. Fasten the lifting tool to the main bearing

Lift the bearing cap and, by means of the

6. 6. Remove the wire rope from the guide pul-

Remove the guide pulley from the engine.

7. Mount the handle in the upper bearing shell

Inspect the bearing shell and the journal.

See Volume I, OPERATION Chapter 708,

8. Check that there is clearance between the

9. Remove the screws from the sides of the 9.

10. Place the crosspiece in the bedplate with

Tighten the screws against the crank webs.

Place a dial gauge to measure the lifting of

Place the dismantling tool on the top of the

Pull the lower bearing shell round and up

Take out the lower shell from the crankcase

Dismantling of journal bearing in the thrust

12. Remove the screws of the cover placed

Disconnect the lubricating oil pipe used for

lubricating the bearing.

Turn the crank web for the aftmost cylinder

12. 13. Mount the spacer supports over the two

Connect the four hydraulic jacks to the

For operation of the hydraulic tools, see

Then loosen the nuts.

Remove the hydraulic tool and unscrew the

15. If the crankshaft is turned with the bearing

17. 17. Remove the screws from the sides of the

Place the crosspiece in the bedplate with

Tighten the screws against the crank webs.