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Crankshaft Main Bearing



Crankshaft main bearing cap bolts 65 Nm plus 90° (1/4 turn)
Always replace

Color Markings

Color markings:





Note:
^ If the colored marks have not been stamped or are no longer legible, use the average bearing shell (red).
^ The lower crankshaft bearing shells are always supplied as a spare part with the color marking "yellow".

Crankshaft Dimensions

Crankshaft dimensions: