Assembling Engine
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- The sealing faces of the crankcase halves must be completely free of oil, grease and burrs before applying sealant.
- Apply a bead of sealant with a diameter of no more than 1 mm. Always apply sealant to the required area only.
- Join the crankcase halves within max. 5 minutes of applying the bead of sealant.
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- Get another person to help you fit crankcase halves 1 -3.
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- The bearing shells must be allocated according to specifications.
- Observe difference between partial-groove bearings and smooth bearings.
- Grease bearing shells with Optimol Optipit lubricant (Part No. 000.043.305.56), or use new engine oil.
- The "thinner" bearing shells must always be inserted into the crankcase half for cylinders 4-6.
- Red bearing shell = thin; yellow bearing shell = medium; blue bearing shell = thick
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- Check guide and tensioning rails for visible and obvious signs of wear before installation and replace if damaged.
- The tensioning rails on cylinder bank 1-3 and 4-6 are identical.
- The guide rails on cylinder bank 1-3 and 4-6 are identical.
- The slots in the cylinder head must be positioned during installation.
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- Always replace seals and O-rings.
- Coat all O-rings and sealing surfaces with a light coating of Vaseline to prevent damage to the O-rings.
- Lubricate all bearing locations with a light coating of engine oil (unless a different procedure is specified).
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- Always guide timing chains with your hand when turning the crankshaft.
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- The tightening torques for the engine are listed in the following documents and must be used in accordance with these specifications.