Assembling Crankshaft

1. Assemble new connecting-rod bearing shells according to the bearing shell allocation marking -2-  .

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   Marking for bearing shell allocation on the crankshaft

   1	Allocation of main bearings for upper crankshaft
   2	Allocation of connecting-rod bearing
   R	Bearing shell with red colour marking
   RHD vehicle	Bearing shell with blue colour marking
   W	Bearing shell with yellow colour marking

2. Fit new connecting-rod bearing shells -3-  in connecting rod caps -2-  and connecting rods -1-  according to connecting-rod bearing allocation.

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   Connecting-rod bearing shells

   3 Install connecting rods for cylinders 1-3 -1-  .

   1. 3.1  Fit connecting rod caps and connecting rods for the cylinders on the crankshaft in accordance with the cylinder allocation.
   2. 3.2  The data matrix code marking -2-  must be facing the outlet side for all connecting rods.
   3. 3.3  Marking points -3-  must be facing the flywheel side for all connecting rods.
   4. 3.4  Fit and tighten new screws -4-  .

      Step 1: > Initial tightening 5 N.m (3.5 ft lb.) 

      Step 2: > Subsequent tightening torque 16 N.m (12 ft lb.) 

      Step 3: > Tightening torque 20 N.m (15 ft lb.) 

      Step 4: > Torque angle + 80° 

      Step 5: > Loosen screws - 360° 

      Step 6: > Initial tightening 5 N.m (3.5 ft lb.) 

      Step 7: > Subsequent tightening torque 16 N.m (12 ft lb.) 

      Step 8: > Tightening torque 20 N.m (15 ft lb.) 

      Step 9: > Torque angle + 80° +/- 3° 

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      Connecting rod markings

3. Remove crankshaft from > P209a - retainer plate  .
   1. 4.1  Unscrew screws from > P209a - retainer plate  and remove crankshaft.
4. Insert timing chains -1 to 3-  on the crankshaft -4-  .

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Timing chains