>> D << Connecting Rod Bearing Installation

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If the connecting rod bearing is replaced, select based on the identification mark of crankshaft (illustrated) and the table .

Crankshaft pin identification mark	Bearing identification color
1	Black
2	Purple
3	Green

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Identification Mark

Every connecting rod bearing is identified by the identification color at the illustrated location.
Install the selected bearing in the big end and in the cap of the connecting rod.

Fig 2: Identifying Connecting Rod Bearing Identification Color