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Bearing shell
Note installation position refer to Bearing Shells, Installation Position   See: Bearing Shells, Installation Position
Do not interchange used bearing shells
Axial play new: 0.05 to 0.31 mm , wear limit: 0.37 mm 
Check radial clearance with Plastigage: New: 0.01 to 0.06 mm   Wear limit: 0.09 mm
Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance

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Cylinder block
Checking cylinder bores refer to Cylinder Bores, Checking   See: Testing and Inspection
Piston and cylinder dimensions

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Connecting rod bearing cap
Note installation position

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Oil spray jet
For piston cooling

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Pressure relief valve, 27 Nm 
Opening pressure: 1.3 to 1.6 bar 

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Connecting rod bolt, 30 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further 
Replace
Lubricate threads and contact surfaces
To measure radial clearance use old bolts
To measure radial clearance tighten to 30 Nm but not further

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