11 24 571 Replacing all connecting rod bearings (N63): Notes
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Special tools required:
- 00 2 590
- 00 9 120
See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .
IMPORTANT:
Note grinding stages on crankshaft
. See CRANKSHAFT WITH BEARING
.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove all pistons .
Install new connecting rod bearing shells.
Install one blue bearing shell (1) and one red bearing shell (2) in each conrod.
Install pistons .
Installation:
The bearing shells on the conrod are coded.
Conrod bearing cap (1): the red bearing shell is fitted and the fastening notches are on the left and right sides of the bearing shell (see arrows).
Conrod (2): the blue bearing shell is fitted and the fastening notches are one side of the bearing shell (see arrows).