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Cylinder Block



Cylinder Block

Cylinder Bore

Piston and Cylinder Dimensions:








Measure at 3 points in diagonal sequence horizontally - A - and vertically - B -
Maximum deviation from nominal dimension 0.08 mm

Connecting Rod Bearing
Axial play for each new connecting rod pair 0.20 to 0.27 mm
Axial play wear limit 0.30 mm
Radial clearance
New 0.020 to 0.069 mm
Wear limit 0.120 mm

Crankshaft Guide Frame





Replace Bolts 1-20
First pass: Bolts 1-10 30 Nm
Second pass: Bolts 11-20 20 Nm
Third pass: Bolts 1-10 50 Nm
Fourth pass: Bolts 11-20 30 Nm
Fifth pass: Bolts 1-10 90° (1/4 additional turn)
Sixth pass: Bolts 11-20 90° (1/4 additional turn)
Final pass: Tighten highlighted block/guide frame sealing surface bolts 9 Nm in diagonal sequence

Vibration Damper Bolts 22 Nm plus an additional 1/8 turn (45°)
Replace