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Crankshaft: Description and Operation



AH03.20-P-4351-02VA Interference fit of crankshaft bearing cap

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^ The crankshaft bearing cap (main bearing cap (1), fitted bearing cap (2)) are to be machined together with the cylinder crankcase and must not get exchanged with each other.
^ The crankshaft bearing caps are fitted on the side in the crankcase and must only be mounted in one position. If the installation position is correct, the semicircle will point (3) in the direction of travel (arrow).
^ The crankshaft bearing caps are numbered consecutively on the semicircles (3) beginning with the first crankshaft bearing cap at the front.