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Crankshaft, Engine




11 21 500 Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts (S85)
Please refer to Replacing Crankshaft for bolt tightening sequence. Service and Repair

11 21 531 Crankshaft main bearing codes (S85)

Bearing classification on bedplate bearing seat





Observe color allocation on crankshaft (1 to 6)
V = - Violet
G = - Green
Y = - Yellow

Bearing classification on crankcase bearing seat





Observe color allocation in crankcase (1 to 6)
V = - Violet
G = - Green
Y = - Yellow