Replacing crankshaft main bearing shells

• Replace crankshaft main bearing shells (1) to (5) (with lubricating groove) in the crankcase.

  Parts:  Crankshaft main bearing shells

  NOTE: The axial guide bearing of the crankshaft is installed at bearing position (3).

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• Make sure the crankshaft main bearing shell (1) is correctly installed with the guide lug in the highlighted area.

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• Replace the crankshaft main bearing shells (1) to (5) (without lubricating groove) on the crankshaft bearing caps.

Parts:  Crankshaft main bearing shells

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• Make sure the crankshaft main bearing shell (1) is correctly installed with the guide lug in the highlighted area.

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