Kohler MAGNUM M18

SECTION 11
REASSEMBLY
r
Posi-Lock Connecting Rods
Dowel Sleeve
un-
M18 Match Marks
Shank Angled Down And
Away From Camshaft
M20
Match Marks
Figure 11-10. Installing Posi-Lock Connecting Rods.
2. Install the connecting rod caps. Make sure the
match marks are aligned and the proper cap is
reinstalled to each connecting rod.
3. Install the hex. nuts and torque as follows:
Torque
New Service Rod 140 In. Ib.
Used/Reinstalled Rod 100 in. Ib.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the connecting rods
and engine, do not overtorque--ioosen--and
retorque the hex. nuts on Posi-Lock connect-
ing rods. Torque the nuts, in increments, di-
rectly to the specifled values.
INSTALL BEARINGS AND CRANKSHAFT
1. Lubricate the crankshaft bearing journals with en-
gine oil. Install the .130" thrust washer to РТО
end of crankshaft. Refer to Figure 11-11.
Sleeve
Bearings
PTO End
Connecting
Rods
Thrust Washer
Figure 11-11. Installing Thrust Washer and
Bearings to Crankshaft.
2. Install the bearings to PTO and flywheel end of
crankshaft.
3. Install the crankshaft with connecting rods and
bearings into crankcase. Make sure the locating
tab of PTO end sleeve bearing is positioned in
notch in crankcase (refer to Figure 11-12). The oil
hole in flywheel end sleeve bearing must be
aligned with the oil gallery in crankcase (refer to
Figure 11-13).
PTO Sleeve @
Bearing
заль econ,
Figure 11-12. Position of PTO Bearing/Measuring
Crankshaft End Play.