11 24 571 Replacing connecting rod bearings (N14)

IMPORTANT: All crank pins are connected with the crankshaft.
Modified procedure; the bearing shell colors are the same at the top and bottom.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Install new connecting rod bearing shells.

Insert connecting rod bearing shells (1 and 2).

Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Rod Bearing Shells

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Assemble engine.