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Installation example

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For bearing 1 with code letter A  on the crankcase  and code number 1  on the crankshaft  bearing shell (1) with the color Yellow  is required for the crankcase  and bearing shell (2) with the color Yellow  for the crankcase lower half  (bedplate).

Bearing 2: A  and 2  colors Yellow and Green.

Bearing 3: B  and 2  colors Green and Green.

Bearing 4: C  and 2  colors Red and Green.

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Shell With/Without Lubricant Groove
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Bearing 5: B  and 1  colors Green and Yellow.

Bearing 6: C  and 3  colors Red and Red.

Bearing 7: C  and 1  colors Green and Green.

The color combination Yellow and Red  must not be fitted.