11 24 571 Replacing CONROD Bearings (N12)

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IMPORTANT: Modified procedure; the bearing shell colors are the same at the top and bottom.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove all pistons.

Install new conrod bearing shells.

Insert conrod bearing shells (1 and 2).

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Shells

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Install all pistons with conrods.

Assemble engine.