11 24 571 Replacing all connecting rod bearings (N63): Notes

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Note grinding stages on crankshaft . See CRANKSHAFT WITH BEARING .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Install new connecting rod bearing shells.

Install one blue bearing shell (1) and one red bearing shell (2) in each conrod.

Install pistons .

Fig 1: Identifying Blue And Red Bearing Shell Installation Position

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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).

Fig 2: Locating Fastening Notches

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