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Crankshaft & Connecting Rod Installation

  1. Lubricate and install bearings in connecting rods and connecting rod caps. Install connecting rods in proper cylinder location with identification mark toward front of crankshaft with matching numbers aligned.
  2. Use NEW connecting rod nuts. Apply oil to connecting rod bolt threads and tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lubricate and install main bearings in cylinder block. Install crankshaft in left side of cylinder block.
  3. Apply Three Bond 1215, or equivalent, to cylinder block mating surface. Install right side of cylinder block. Tighten 10 mm bolts in sequence to specification. Tighten 6 mm and 8 mm bolts in sequence to specification. See Fig 1. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Install rear oil seal using Oil Seal Guide (499597100) and Oil Seal Installer (499587200).
Fig 1: Cylinder Block Bolt Tightening Sequence
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