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Cylinder block, crankshaft and 
flywheel, servicing Notes: 
 
Always replace seals and O-rings.
 The engine speed sensor is installed in the 
transmission bellhousing with a spacer washer 
underneath. 
1 - 
Main bearing cap bolts 
Always replace60 Nm (44 ft lb) + additional 180 (1/2 turn)
2 - 
Main bearing caps 
Always replace boltsMarking -1- on oil pump sideChecking bearing clearance   page 13
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3 - 
Connecting rod bearing bolts 
Always replace30 Nm (22 ft lb) + additional 90  (1/4 turn)When measuring radial clearance, tighten 
to 20 Nm (15 ft lb), but do not turn further 
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4 - 
Connecting rod bearings 
Do not interchange used bearing shellsConnecting rods, connecting rod bearings 
 page13
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5 - 
Piston rings 
Checking  page 13
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6 - 
Pistons 
Checking  page 13
-29
7 - 
Crankshaft 
Checking  page 13
-25
Chain gear for oil pump, removing and 
installing  page 17
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For vehicles with automatic transmission, 
always install bushing as pilot for converter Remove bushing using KUKKO 21/2 and 
22/1 
8 - 
Oil passage with seal Always replace seal
9 - 
Sealing flange, front 
10 - 
Bolt 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
11 - 
Collar bolt 
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