Installing Crankshaft

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Install new bearing shells correctly according to assignment.
1. 1.1 Assign new bearing shells as marked.
2. 1.2 Coat new bearing shells with engine oil.
3. 1.3 Insert new bearing shells on the relevant crankshaft bearings. Check that the bearing shells are fitted correctly.
4. 1.4 Insert upper thrust washers in the 3rd crankshaft bearing.
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You will need a second mechanic to help you with this step.
Carefully insert the crankshaft -1- into the cylinder block -2- with the help of an assistant.

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Crankshaft in cylinder block
Install new bearing shells correctly according to assignment.
1. 3.1 Assign new bearing shells as marked.
2. 3.2 Coat new bearing shells with engine oil.
3. 3.3 Insert new bearing shells on the relevant bearing cover. Check that the bearing shells are fitted correctly.
4. 3.4 Insert thrust washers in the 3rd crankshaft bearing.
5. 3.5 Insert bearing covers into the cylinder block. Check that they are fitted correctly.
Tighten crankshaft bearing covers.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Bearing Covers Screws Tightening Sequence
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Crankshaft
1. 4.1 Replace screws on crankshaft bearing covers.
2. 4.2 Fit screws on crankshaft bearing covers -1 to 10- and -A- by hand.
3. 4.3 Tighten screws on crankshaft bearing covers -1 to 10- .
  Initial tightening 65 Nm (48 ftlb.)
4. 4.4 Tighten screws on crankshaft bearing covers -1 to 10- .
  Final tightening + 90°
5. 4.5 Tighten screws on crankshaft bearing covers -A- .
  Initial tightening 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
6. 4.6 Tighten screws on crankshaft bearing covers -A- .
  Final tightening + 90°