Oil sump refitting

1. Fit the respective half-bearings on the connecting rod big end.
2. Insert the connecting rod-piston assembly in the bank cylinder liner with a suitable tool.

NOTA: Fit the connecting rod-piston assembly so that the arrow printed on the top of piston is facing the front side of the motor and that the lubrication hole is facing towards the right-hand side of the crankcase.

• Turn the crankcase on the overhaul stand.

1. Fit the connecting rod caps and half-bearings on the bank. Address the safety notch towards the notch on the connecting rod cap.

NOTE: The cylinder number is shown on the side of each connecting rod cap. When refitting, this number should be on the same side as the number printed on the connecting rod.

1. Fasten the connecting rod cap screws at the prescribed torque.

53 ÷ 59 Nm
5.4 ÷ 6.0 kgm

• Fit the pistons and the connecting rod of the other bank in the same way.

OIL SUMP REFITTING

1. Fit the rear crankshaft oil seal with tool no. 1.821.150.000.

NOTE: Fit the oil seal in its seat so that the holes (a) are covered.

For pre-change versions (to engine no. 00708)

1. Apply "DOW CORNING 7091" silicon sealant with a mechanical gun through the holes shown in the figure.

NOTE: Check that the sealant seeps out from the rear crankcase-main bearing coupling along the entire length.