Installing Crankshaft

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Fit new bearing shells -1 to 4- with correct coloured markings.

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Crankshaft bearing shells
1. 1.1 Coat bearing shells -1 to 4- with oil.
2. 1.2 Insert bearing shells -1 to 4- on the relevant crankshaft bearing.
  Ensure that they are seated correctly.
3. 1.3 Insert upper thrust washers -5- in the 3rd crankshaft bearing.
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  You will need a second mechanic to help you with this step.
Insert crankshaft.

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Marking on crankshaft and bracing wheel
1. 2.1 Insert crankshaft into the cylinder block with the help of another person.
Check the markings -1 and 2- on the crankshaft and balance shaft bracing wheel.
Fit new bearing shells -5 to 8- with correct coloured markings.

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Bearing shells and crankshaft bearing covers
1. 3.1 Coat bearing shells -5 to 8- with oil.
2. 3.2 Insert bearing shells -5 to 8- on the relevant bearing cover.
  Ensure that they are seated correctly.
3. 3.3 Insert lower thrust washers -9- in the 3rd crankshaft bearing.
4. 3.4 Insert bearing covers -1 to 4- .
Check that the dowel sleeves are fitted correctly.
Tighten crankshaft bearing covers.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Bearing Covers Screws Tightening Sequence
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Tightening sequence for crankshaft bearing covers
1. 4.1 Tighten new screws on crankshaft bearing covers -1 to 8- .
  - Initial tightening 30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
2. 4.2 Tighten screws on crankshaft bearing covers -1 to 8- .
  - Torque angle + 90°
3. 4.3 Tighten new screws on crankshaft bearing covers at the sides -9- .
  - Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
4. 4.4 Tighten screws on crankshaft bearing covers at the sides -9- .
  - Torque angle + 90°
Fit oil pump chain drive.

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Oil pump chain drive
1. 5.1 Place chain for oil pump drive -1- on the crankshaft sprocket -2- .
2. 5.2 Position guide rail.
3. 5.3 Replace screws for guide rail -3 and 4- .
4. 5.4 Fit and tighten new screws for guide rail -3 and 4- .
  - Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)
> T40362 - Locking tool must now be turned 180° anti-clockwise and removed from the balance shaft bracing wheel -1- .
- Balance shaft bracing wheel
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Balance shaft bracing wheel