Install eccentric shaft

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Check the guide sleeves (1) for damage, replace if necessary.

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Check needle bearing (1) for ease of movement.
NOTE: In the event of tight needle bearings, replace eccentric shaft (2).
Coat the needle bearing (1) with new motor oil.

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Clean the bearing positions (1) and coat with new motor oil.

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Clean all the bearing positions (1) of the bearing brackets and coat with fresh motor oil.
Clean the bearing position (2) of the bearing cap and coat with new motor oil.

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Before installing the eccentric shaft, push needle bearing (1) in arrow direction up to the stop.

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Insert eccentric shaft (1) in the cylinder head.
Attach bearing cap (2) and bearing brackets (3) on the cylinder head.
For an engine that has been in use, make sure all bearing brackets are reinstalled in the same position.

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Make sure the bearing cap (1) is installed correctly.
NOTE: Bearing cap (1) is provided with a stop.

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Tighten down screws (1) and (2) uniformly.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Eccentric shaft to bearing bracket/cylinder head
M6	10 Nm

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