Installing Crankshaft

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Install the crankshaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Components
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1. Crankshaft bearing covers
2. Internal serration screw on crankshaft bearing cover → Initial tightening: 30 Nm (22 ft lbs.) → 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 lbs.) → Torque angle: 90°
8. Oil spray jet
1. 1.1. Oil bearing shells with engine oil and place them on the crankshaft/crankcase.
  
  Fig 2: Twisting Locks
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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.