Installing Crankshaft

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Install the crankshaft.
1. 1.1. Oil bearing shells with engine oil and place them on the crankshaft/crankcase.
2. 1.2. Always replace bearing shells. Observe relevant classification.
3. 1.3. Fit thrust bearing no. 5 with thrust washers -4- (insert using grease, lubricating groove facing outwards) and then fit the remaining bearing covers.
4. 1.4. Tap crankshaft bearing covers on securely as far as they will go using a rubber hammer so that the Tightening Torque will be accurate.
5. 1.5. Internal serration screws on the crankshaft bearing covers -2- must always be replaced and screwed in by hand.
6. 1.6. Then gradually tighten the bearing covers from the inside out to the specified torque -2- .
7. 1.7. As a test, turn the crankshaft several times to check that it turns smoothly.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Crank Drive (V6 DFI Engine)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Crankshaft Bearing Covers
  2. Internal Serration Screw On Crankshaft Bearing Cover → Initial Tightening: 30 Nm (22 ft. lb.) → Torque Angle: 180°
  3. Bearing Shell Must Always Be Replaced
  4. Thrust Washer For Bearing Cover 5 Must Always Be Replaced
  5. Crankshaft
  6. Drive Plate For Inductive Pickup
  7. Countersunk Screw On Drive Plate For Inductive Pickup → Initial Tightening: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.) → Torque Angle: 90°
  8. Oil Spray Nozzle
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Bearing Lugs
    Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.