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Installation Procedure
1. Install the hub.
Notice
Exactly align the woodruff key and the groove of hub (arrow).
2. Install the washer (7) and tighten the bolt (6).
Washer (new) : 1 EA 200 Nm + 90°
3. Install the vibration damper.
Notice
Exactly align and insert onto the straight pin.
4. Install the belt pulley.
Tightening Torque 25 Nm
Notice
Align the alignment marks.
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5. Install the timing sensor bracket.
Notice
See the ‘TDC setting’.
6. Install the cooling fan pulley.
Tightening Torque 10 Nm
7. Install the cooling fan.
8. Install the fan belt.
9. Remove the engine lock.
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14. Measure crankshaft bearing journal diameter (F).
Notice
When measured in A and B, the runout should not exceed
0.010mm.
8. Thoroughly clean the oil gallery.
9. Select a proper new bearing shells with reference to table.
10. Coat the new bearing shells with oil and insert into the
crankcase and into the crankshaft bearing caps.
Notice
Do not mix up upper and lower crankshaft bearing shells.
11. Install the bearing caps according to marking and tighten
the 12-sided stretch bolts.
Tightening Torque 35 - 40 Nm
Notice
No. 1 is vibration damper side.
12. Measure crankshaft bearing diameters (E).
Extension 366 589 00 21 05
13. Measure at 3 points (A, B and C) and if the average value
of B and C is less than A’s value, the average value of B
and C is the mean value and if more than A’s value, A’s
value is the mean value.
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Notice
If the max. length of bolts(L) exceed 63.8mm, replace them.
19. Coat the new crankshaft with engine oil and place it on the
crankcase.
20. Install the crankshaft bearing caps according to marking
and tighten the bolts.
Tightening Torque 55 Nm + 90°
Notice
Install from No. 1 cap.
22. Rotate the crankshaft with hand and check whether it
rotates smoothly.
23. Measure crankshaft bearing axial clearance.
Clearance 0.100 - 0.245mm
Notice
If the clearance is out of standard, adjust the axial clearance
of crankshaft bearing by replacing the thrust washers.
Dial Gauge 001 589 53 21 00
Dial Gauge Holder 363 589 02 21 00
Notice
The same thickness of thrust washers should be installed
on both sides of the thrust bearing.
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28. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
29. Install the piston.
30. Rotate the crankshaft by hand and check whether it rotates
smoothly.
31. If the bearings are damaged,
- replace the oil presser relief valve.
- clean the oil pump and oil filter housing carefully and
replace the hose if necessary.
Notice
After assembling the engine, check the camshaft timing,
adjust the start of fuel injection and check the TDC sensor
bracket setting.
32. Fill oil and run the engine and then check the oil pressure
and oil level.
Notice
Install the original oil filter element and then change the
engine oil and oil filter element after 1,000 - 1,500km. 27. Measure the radial clearance (L) of the connecting rod
bearing.
Example)Measured value ‘J’ = 47.700mm
Measured value ‘K’ = 47.653mm
Clearance ‘L’ = 0.047mm
Radial Clearance ‘L’ 0.026 - 0.068mm
Notice
If the clearance is out of standard, adjust the radial
clearance of connecting rod bearing by replacing the
connecting rod bearing shells. 26. Measure connecting rod bearing journal diameter (K).
Notice
Refer to measurement of the crankshaft bearing journal
diameter.
24. Insert the new connecting rod bearing shells into the
connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap and tighten
the 12-sided stretch bolts (11).
25. Measure inner diameter of connecting rod bearing.
Tightening Torque 40 Nm + 90°
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3. Remove the flywheel (3), if equipped with manual
transmission.
Installation Notice
Correctly align the position of dowel pin (2).
Tools Required
602 589 00 40 00 Engine Lock
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Install the engine lock.
Engine Lock 602 589 02 40 00
2. Remove the 12-sided stretch bolts (4).
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 45 Nm + 90°
Notice
If the length ‘L’ of bolts exceeds 22.5mm, replace the bolts.
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Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the nuts (8) uniformly and then remove the washer
(7), exhaust manifold (9) and gasket.
Installation Notice
Check the stud bolt (6) for damage and replace if necessary.
Tighten Torque 12 Nm
Tighten Torque 25 Nm
Tools Required
102 589 03 40 00 Magnetic Bar
116 589 06 63 00 Magnetic Finger
601 589 01 59 00 Assembling Board
601 589 02 59 00 Supporting Bridge
667 589 00 31 00 Press Lever
Replace the gasket and tighten the nuts (8).
2. Install the assembling board (11) to the cylinder head with 4
cylinder head blots (10).
Assembling Board 601 589 01 59 00
3. Pull out the valve tappet (1) with magnetic bar (12).
Notice
Place the valve tappets upside down (open end upward).
Magnetic Bar 102 589 03 40 00
4. Install the supporting bridge (13) on the cylinder head (5).
Supporting Bridge 601 589 02 59 00
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6. Check the timing.
New
After approx. 20,000kmATDC 11.33°
ATDC 12°
Notice
If timing is out standard, the camshaft should be checked
for wear and the timing chain for stretch. If a difference of
more than 4° exists, the timing chain should be replaced.
7. Replace the gasket and install the cylinder head cover.
Tightening Torque 10 Nm
Measurement Procedure
1. Remove the cylinder head cover.
2. Rotate the engine in the direction of engine rotation until
the intake valve of NO. 1 cylinder is completely closed. The
cam lobe faces up (arrow).
Notice
Do not rotate the engine at the bolt of the crankshaft
sprocket. Do not rotate the engine in the opposite direction
of engine rotation. If do, this will cause serious measuring
errors.
3. Install the dial gauge holder and dial gauge (7) with the
extension (8) to the cylinder head and position the tracer
pin (9) onto the valve tappet (intake valve of cylinder NO.1)
with a preload of min. 3mm.
Notice
The tracer pin should be positioned exactly vertical.
Dial gauge Holder 363 589 02 21 00
Dial Gauge 001 589 53 21 00
Extension 366 589 00 21 05
4. Set the dial gauge to ‘0’.
5. Rotate the engine further in direction of rotation until the
dial gauge has moved back by 2mm (valve lift) to 1mm.
Tools Required
001 589 53 21 00 Dial Gauge
363 589 02 21 00 Dial Gauge Holder
366 589 00 21 05 Extension