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4 - 
Connecting rod bearings 
Do not interchange used bearing shellsConnecting rods, connecting rod bearings 
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5 - 
Piston rings 
Checking  page 13
-29
6 - 
Pistons 
Checking  page 13
-29
7 - 
Crankshaft 
Checking  page 13
-25
Chain gear for oil pump, removing and 
installing  page 17
-29
 
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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Driveplate  
     
-  Hold crankshaft in position using 3242 
crankshaft holder   page 13
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-  Mark hole pattern of driveplate, shim -1- and 
washer -2- to crankshaft. 
     
-  Mark positions of shim -1- and washer -2- 
(behind driveplate). 
    
CAUTION! 
Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with 
your Parts department for the latest information. 
Notes:  -  Install driveplate with washer -2- (Part No. 035 105 303 A) and shim -1-
3.0 mm (Part No. 054 105 301) or 4.0 mm (Part No. 054 105 202). 
Short engines and exchange engines are supplied without a bushing 
in the crankshaft. Always install a new bushing before installing the 
driveplate. Remove bushing using 21/1 Kukko puller and 21/2 Kukko support.Always replace driveplate mounting bolts.
Component  
Tightening torque  
Driveplate to crankshaft  
30 Nm (22 ft lb) + 90   
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Crankshaft axial and radial clearance, 
measuring
 
     
Axial clearance  
     
CAUTION! 
     
Bearing shells must be reinstalled in their 
original location and orientation. Always label 
the bearing shells according to their installed 
position before removing. Never interchange 
used bearing shells. 
    
-  Attach dial indicator together with VW387 dial indicator holder to oil 
pump and set indicator against crankshaft counterweight. 
-  Press crankshaft against dial indicator by hand and set indicator to 
zero. 
-  Press crankshaft away from dial indicator.
- Read gauge.
Clearance when new  
Wear limit  
0.07-0.23 mm (0.0028-0.0091 in.)   0.25 mm (0.0098 in.)  
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Connecting rod and connecting rod 
bearings, checking clearance
 
     
Notes:  
     
Replace the connecting rods only as a set.
     Do not interchange connecting rod bearings.
    
Checking radial clearance  
CAUTION! 
DO NOT turn the crankshaft or allow it to rotate while measuring with 
Plastigage  in place.  -  Mark connecting rod bearing caps with light center punch marks before 
removing. 
-  Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Clean bearing shells and 
journals. 
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Place Plastigage  over entire width of bearing journal or bearing cap.-  Install connecting rod bearing cap and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft lb).-  Remove connecting rod bearing cap again.
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Compare width of Plastigage  with calibrated scale.
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