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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft Bearing Caps





Place bottom section of crankcase into position. When doing so, make sure that the sealing bead is not destroyed.

Note: Unscrew the centering pins again while securing the lower part of the crankcase.

The figures below indicate the tightening sequence. The screws are tightened in four steps. It is essential that the tightening sequence is observed here.

The screws must be tightened within five minutes.
Initial tightening: 30 ft-lb.
Initial tightening: 16 ft-lb.
Final tightening: 56°
Final tightening: 60°

Inner bearing seat





Outer bearing seat





Then screw on the outer cross bolt connection (M8 x 70) in the sequence shown Tightening torque: 17 ft-lb.








Tighten the four hexagon socket bolts on the clutch side (M8 x 35) Tightening torque: 17 ft-lb.