Overview - Crankshaft

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NOTE:

The engine must be secured to assembly stand using : VAS6095 when performing repair work. Refer to ENGINE, SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

Fig 1: Crankshaft Assembly Overview

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Cylinder Block
Cylinder Block Bearing Shell
- With oil groove
- Lubricate
- Do not interchange used bearing shells (label)
- Crankshaft bearing shells identification (classification). Refer to MAIN BEARING SHELLS ALLOCATION .
Crankshaft
- After removal, lay aside so that sensor wheel -Item ) OVERVIEW - CRANKSHAFT - List Item: Sensor Wheel is not rested on and becomes damaged
- If the crankshaft is being replaced, then the bearing shells must be allocated to the bearing cap. Refer to MAIN BEARING SHELLS ALLOCATION .
- Axial play. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, MEASURING AXIAL PLAY
- Radial clearance. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, MEASURING RADIAL CLEARANCE .
- Do not turn the crankshaft when measuring radial clearance
- Crankshaft dimensions. Refer to CRANKSHAFT DIMENSIONS .
Bearing Shell for Bearing Cap
- Without oil groove
- Lubricate
- Do not interchange used bearing shells (label)
- Crankshaft bearing shells identification (classification). Refer to MAIN BEARING SHELLS ALLOCATION .
Bolt
- Tightening sequence. Refer to Fig 2
- Replace after removing
Bearing Cap
- Bearing cap 1: belt pulley side
- Retaining tabs of bearing shells and cylinder block/bearing caps must lie above one another
Bolt
- 10 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
- Replace sensor wheel every time bolts are loosened. Refer to SENSOR WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Sensor Wheel
- Replace sensor wheel every time bolts are loosened
- For Engine Speed Sensor -G28-
- Only possible to install in one position - Bores are offset
- Removing and installing. Refer to SENSOR WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Thrust Washers
- Lubricate
- For bearing 3
Bolt
- Tightening sequence. Refer to Fig 2
- Replace after removing

Crankshaft - Tightening Sequence

Fig 2: Crankshaft Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the crankshaft bolts in the sequence -1 to 10 and arrows A- as follows.

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1 through 10 and arrows A-	Install hand-tight
2.	-1 through 10-	65 Nm
3.	-1 through 10-	Turn an additional 90°.
4.	-A arrows-	20 Nm
5.	-A arrows-	Turn an additional 90°.