Crankshaft, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
Lock the gear backlash for the drive axle with the : T40362 .

-- Note the allocation:

Bearing Cap. Refer to Figure.
Bearing Shells. Refer to MAIN BEARING SHELLS ALLOCATION .

-- Coat the contact surface of the bearing shells with engine oil.

-- Bring the crankshaft into the installation position, at the same time the crankshaft splines must engage in the crankshaft splines for the drive axle.

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Install the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the belt pulley side sealing flange. Refer to SEALING FLANGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BELT PULLEY SIDE .

-- Piston, Installing. Refer to PISTONS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .