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General Specifications





Piston and Cylinder Dimensions





Cylinder Bore Dimensions
Deviation from nominal size max. 0.08 mm

Crankshaft
Axial Clearance
New 0.07 to 0.23 mm
Wear limit 0.30 mm
Radial Clearance
New 0.017 to 0.037 mm
Wear limit 0.15 mm

Crankshaft dimensions





Upper Crankshaft Bearing Identification








Connecting Rod Bearing Shells
Axial play
New 0.10 to 0.35 mm
Wear limit 0.40 mm
Measure radial clearance with Plastigage(R)
New 0.02 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit 0.09 mm
Do not turn crankshaft when checking radial clearance

Installed position of bearing shell





Place bearing shells centrally into connecting rod and connecting rod cover.
Dimension -a- must be the same at left and right


Piston Ring Gap





Ring to Groove Clearance





Cylinder Head Distortion
Max. permissible distortion 0.05 mm