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Service manual VF4 VF5
If the diameter of the crank pins is not correct, they should be re-
ground to the recommended undersize.
Crankpin diameter undersize
0.127 mm
Crankpin undersizes higher than the value mentioned will ad-
versely affect the structural resistance of the crankshaft (fol-
lowing contact between the tool and rolled connectors). As
far as the above is concerned, if the regrinding requires under
sizes greater than 0.127 mm, then the crankshaft must be re-
placed and a new one ordered from the parts dept.
Check the main bearings, noting that the half-bearings should
not be adapted. Replace them if scoring or signs of binding are
noted.
Fit the half-bearings, making sure they are scrupulously clean.
If the crankshaft has been round, fit new oversize half- bear-
ings to restore the initial tolerance conditions.
Fit the crankshaft into its seat on the crankcase.
Fit the calibrated wire (plastigage) for measuring the bearing
clearance.
Check one journal at the time, without rotating the crank-
shaft.
Fit the bearing caps complete with half-bearings and tighten the
bolts to the recommended torque.
Bearing caps
Bolt M12 (da Nm)
2.4 ÷ 2.6 + 100°
The bearing caps have progressive references (from zero to five
starting from the timing system side) which define the fitting po-
sition.