Vehicles from approx. 05/00
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Cylinder block crankshaft bearing shells identification
From the factory, the upper bearing shells are allocated to cylinder block with the correct thickness. Colored spots serve to identify bearing thicknesses.
NOTE:
- Arrow points in direction of travel.
The letters marked on lower sealing surface of cylinder block identify which bearing thickness must be installed in which location.
Color identification
| Letter on cylinder block | Color of bearing | |
| S | = | black |
| R | = | red |
| G | = | yellow |
- The crankshaft bearing shells in the bearing caps are only available as a replacement part with a "yellow" color marking.