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System Specifications

Dimensional group (in mm)





Axial play of crankshaft
New Installation 0.05 to 0.24 mm
Wear limit 0.28 mm

Con-rod bolts (replace): initial tightening + final tightening
Thread M9 x 1.25 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) + 110° torque angle





Bearing housing bolts: initial tightening + final tightening
Thread M9 x 127 25 Nm (19 ftlb.) + 90° torque angle

Bolts for crankcase halves
Thread M6 x 35 (10.9) (2 micro encapsulated) 13 Nm (9.5 ftlb.)
Additional bolts for bearing housing 4 - 6
Thread M9 x 150 22 Nm (16 ftlb.)
Additional bolts for bearing housing 1 - 3
Thread M9 x 94 22 Nm (16 ftlb.)

Belt pulley on crankshaft: initial tightening + final tightening
Thread M16 x 1.5 (a/f 24) 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) + 90° torque angle