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General Specifications




Cylinder Head Distortion
Max. permissible distortion 0.05 mm

Crankshaft

Axial play
New 0.07 to 0.23 mm
Wear limit 0.30 mm

Radial Clearance
Check radial clearance with Plastigage 0.02 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit 0.10 mm

Do not turn crankshaft when measuring radial play

Crankshaft dimensions:
Main bearing 59.958 to 59.978 mm
Connecting rod bearings 53.958 to 53.978 mm

Bearing cap
Tighten 30 Nm + 1/2 turn (180 degree)

2 x 90 degrees further turns is permitted

Connecting rod bolts
Tighten 30 Nm + 1/4 turn (90 degree)

Bearing shell
Axial play
New 0.05 to 0.31 mm
Wear limit 0.40 mm

Measure radial clearance with Plastigage:
New 0.02 to 0.07 mm
Wear limit 0.10 mm

Do not turn crankshaft when checking radial clearance.