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AeroVee 2.1
Rev Z. 01/14/2015
Sonex Aircraft
LLC
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CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY
__ 4. Install the Retaining
Ring in the groove in
the crank.
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__ 5. Enlarge the oil supply
hole in bearing #1 by
updrilling it with a #30
drill bit. Remove any
burrs which may occur
while drilling.
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6 & 7
__ 6. Slide bearing #1 (with
an even coat of white
lithium grease applied
to the inside surface)
onto the crankshaft
with the machined dot
(arrow in photo) to-
ward the retaining ring.
__9. Align the keyway of the Prop Hub with the forward
woodruff key installed in the crankshaft and tap the
prop hub into place using a mallet and block of wood.
The prop hub must be tight against the oil slinger.
__10. After the prop hub cools to room temperature, remove
the bolt (ACV-Z01-74), apply Locktite 242 to its
threads, and re-install. Torque the bolt to 80 ft.-lbs.
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__ 3. Install the Timing Gear
with the two machined
dots (arrow in photo)
facing away from bear-
ing #2.
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immediately install
prop hub Bushing
and Washer and Bolt
(ACV-Z01-74).
Use an
impact wrench to tight-
en the bolt and push the
prop hub against the oil
slinger.
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__ 7. Slide the Oil Slinger
onto the crankshaft
with the curved
(concave) side of the
slinger facing the end
of the crankshaft.
__8. Install the Forward
Woodruff Key into the
crankshaft.
