Group
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Reconditioning engine
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Assembly
D20
Install bearing shells in connecting rods and
caps
D21
Turn piston rings so that gaps are not in line
Note position of oil ring gap.
D22
Lubricate:
- bearing shells
- cylinder bores
- pistons
Install piston
Use a piston ring compressor
tool.
D23
IMPORTANT! Arrow on top of piston must point for-
wards.
D24
Install connecting rod cap
Use new nuts, lubricate mating surface.
Torque to
45-50 Nm (33-37
ft.lbs.).
Check that crankshaft can be rotated.
IMPORTANT! Marks on connecting rod and cap must
match.
Bearing gap should point:
- rearwards for cylinder 1, 2 and 3
- forwards for cylinders 3, 5 and 6.
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D25
Check if crankcase is early or late type
Late type crankcases are fitted with a collar to prevent
the sleeve in the oil channel from falling down into the
sump.
For early type crankcases, install a new sleeve (P/N
1161057-3)
and secure with Locktite.
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