Assembling Crankshaft

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Assemble new connecting-rod bearing shells on the crankshaft according to the marking -2- .

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Bearing Shell Marking
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Fit connecting rods.
1. 2.1. The data matrix code marking -1- must be facing the outlet side for all connecting rods.
2. 2.2. The markings -2- must be on one side.
3. 2.3. Screw in new connecting rod bolts and tighten according to specifications.
  Step 1: Initial tightening 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)
  
  Step 2: Subsequent tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
  
  Step 3: Torque angle 80°
  
  Step 4: Loosen bolts
  
  Step 5: Initial tightening 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)
  
  Step 6: Subsequent tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
  
  Step 7: Final tightening torque angle 80°
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Connecting Rod Markings
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Assemble and fit new bearing shells for both crankcase halves on the crankshaft and crankcase half 1-3 according to the markings.
1. 3.1. Coat bearing shells with new engine oil.
Insert crankshaft into crankcase half.