>> B << Crankshaft Bearing Installation

When bearing replacement is required, select and install the correct bearing by the following procedure.

1. Measure the crankshaft journal diameter and confirm its classification from the following table. In the case of a crankshaft supplied as a service part, identification colors/marks of its journals are painted/stamped at the positions shown in the illustration.
   Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Journals Diameter Identification Colors Position

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   Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Journals Diameter Identification Marks Position

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2. The cylinder block bearing bore diameter identification marks are stamped at the position shown in the illustration from left to right, beginning at No.1.
   Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Block Bearing Bore Diameter Identification Marks Position

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   For example, if the crankshaft journal outside diameter identification mark is "O" or identification color is "Yellow" and cylinder block bearing bore identification mark is "1". select a bearing whose identification mark is "2" or identification color is "Yellow" for number 1, 2, 4 and 5, and a bearing whose identification mark is "1" or identification color is "Green" for number 3. If there is no identification color paint or no identification mark on the crankshaft, measure the journal outside diameter and select a bearing appropriate for the measured value.

   Fig 4: Identifying Crankshaft Bearing Size Identification Marks Position

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   Fig 5: Crankshaft Bearing Selection Reference Table

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3. Install the bearings having an oil groove to the cylinder block.
   Fig 6: Identifying Bearings With And Without Oil Groove

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4. Install the bearings having no oil groove to the bearing cap.