Assembling Crankshaft

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

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Marking for bearing shell allocation on the crankshaft

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

Fit connecting rods.
The data matrix code marking -1- must be facing the outlet side for all connecting rods.

Marking points -2- on connecting rod and connecting-rod bearing cap must be on the same side.

Screw in and tighten new connecting rod bolts.

Step 1: > Initial tightening 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)

Step 2: > Subsequent tightening torque 16 Nm (12 ftlb.)

Step 3: > Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)

Step 4: > Torque angle + 80°

Step 5: > Loosen screws - 360°

Step 6: > Initial tightening 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)

Step 7: > Subsequent tightening torque 16 Nm (12 ftlb.)

Step 8: > Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)

Step 9: > Torque angle + 80° +/- 3°

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Connecting rod markings
Assemble and fit new bearing shells for both crankcase halves on the crankshaft and crankcase half 1-3 according to the markings.
Coat bearing shells with new engine oil.
Insert crankshaft into crankcase half.