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Interference Fit Of Crankshaft Bearing Cap - AH03.20-P-4351-02MM

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Engine 132.9 in model 451.3/4 

Engine 133, 260, 264, 270, 274 

Engine 134.9, 135.9 in model 454.0 

Engine 152, 157, 276, 278 

Engine 607, 608 

Engine 639.939 in model 454.0 

Engine 132.9 

IMPORTANT The crankshaft bearing caps (1) are machined together with the crankcase (2) and must not be interchanged.

The crankshaft bearing caps (1) are numbered consecutively, beginning at the first crankshaft bearing cap (1) on the timing case. The numbers are located on the right as seen from the output side.

The crankshaft bearing caps (1) may only be installed in this position.

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Engine 134.9, 135.9 

IMPORTANT The crankshaft bearing caps (1) are machined together with the crankcase (2) and must not be interchanged.

The crankshaft bearing caps (1) are fitted in the side of the crankcase (2). The fit is off-centered with the result that the crankshaft bearing caps (1) may only be installed in one position. The marking (arrow) on the crankshaft bearing caps (1) points forwards in the direction of travel.

The crankshaft bearing caps (1) are numbered consecutively, beginning at the first crankshaft bearing cap (1) at the front of the timing case.

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Engine 133, 260, 264, 270, 274 

IMPORTANT Do not swap the crankshaft bearing caps (1) with each other, as they are machined together with the crankcase.

IMPORTANT The mating surfaces of the crankshaft bearing caps (1) are fitted with an offset into the side of the crankcase. As the fit is offset by 0.5 mm from the center of the crankshaft, the crankshaft bearing caps (1) can only be fitted in one position.

IMPORTANT Engine 264, 274

When installed correctly, the lug (1a) on the crankshaft bearing cap (1) points to the right, when viewed in the direction of travel.

IMPORTANT Engine 133, 260, 270

When installed correctly, the lug (1a) on the crankshaft bearing cap (1) points to the front, when viewed in the direction of travel (arrow).

IMPORTANT The crankshaft bearing caps (1) are numbered consecutively, beginning at the first crankshaft bearing cap (1) at the front.

Shown on engine 274 

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Engine 276 

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Engine 152, 157, 278, shown on engine 278 

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Engine 607, 608 

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Engine 639.939 

IMPORTANT The crankshaft bearing caps are machined together with the crankcase and must not be interchanged.

The crankshaft main bearings may only be installed in one position. In the correct installation position, the lug (arrow) on the crankshaft bearing cap points to the front (outlet side).

The crankshaft bearing caps are numbered consecutively, beginning with the first crankshaft bearing cap at the timing case cover.

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