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Allocation of crankshaft bearing shells (classification)
Allocation of crankshaft bearing shells (classification)
Bearing shells of the correct thickness are allocated to the cylinder block at the factory. Coloured dots are used to identify the thickness of the bearing shells.
Letter codes on lower sealing surface or end of cylinder block indicate which bearing shell is to be fitted in cylinder block (top bearing shell) at each location.
Letter codes on crankshaft indicate which bearing shell is to be fitted in bearing cap (bottom bearing shell).
The first letter stands for bearing cap 1, the second letter for bearing cap 2, etc.
   
Marking of bearing shell for cylinder block:
  Note
Markings on cylinder block are applied either onto sealing surface for sump or gearbox end of cylinder block.
  N13-10337
Marking on cylinder block refers to top bearing shell (bearing shell for cylinder block).
–  Note down letters and refer to table for colour code to be fitted.
  N13-10323
Marking of bearing shell for bearing cap:
Marking on crankshaft refers to bottom bearing shell (bearing shell for bearing cap).
–  Note down letters and refer to table for colour code to be fitted.
  N13-10336
S=Black
R=Red
G=Yellow
B=Blue
W=White

   

Crankshaft dimensions > < Removing and installing sender wheel