Setting up the engine

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Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Stop

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Position the crankshaft
Remove the starter motor mounting screws. Pull out the starter motor and place it to one side
Remove the blind cover plug
Turn the crankshaft slightly clockwise .
Install crankshaft stop 9995451 . Ensure that it bottoms out against the cylinder block.
Turn the crankshaft counter-clockwise until it stops against the crankshaft stop
Check that the marking on the crankshaft timing gear pulley corresponds with the marking on the oil pump.