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Installation example

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For bearing 1 with code letter on the crankcase  and code number on the crankshaft  bearing shell (1) with the color Yellow  is required for the crankcase  and bearing shell (2) with the color Yellow  for the crankcase lower half  (bedplate).

Bearing 2: and colors Yellow and Green.

Bearing 3: and colors Green and Green.

Bearing 4: and colors Red and Green.

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Shell With/Without Lubricant Groove
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Bearing 5: and colors Green and Yellow.

Bearing 6: and colors Red and Red.

Bearing 7: and colors Green and Green.

The color combination Yellow and Red  must not be fitted.