Checking position of oil spray nozzles

Check position of oil spray nozzle according to position on special tool 11 8 510 .

Insert special tool 11 8 510 into main bearing screw connection and secure from turning with screw (1).

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (11 8 510) Into Main Bearing Screw Connection And Secure From Turning With Screw

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If necessary, adjust oil spray nozzles and secure.

Tighten banjo bolt (1).

Tightening torque: 11 11 5AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Banjo Bolt

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Installation note:

Bearing shell (1) with lubricating groove must be fitted in upper section of crankcase.

Bearing shell (2) without lubricating groove must be installed in lower section of crankcase.

IMPORTANT: Allocation of bearing positions:
Bearing position 1 is at the front on the timing chain drive in the direction of travel.

Fig 3: Identifying Bearing Shells

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Main bearing classification (1) in crankcase.

Installation note:

When all the letters and number code have been determined, the bearing shell color must be allocated, see table.

Fig 4: Identifying Main Bearing Classification

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