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Crankshaft, Engine












11 21 Crankshaft and Bearings (N62)














11 21 500 Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts (N62)
Please refer to Replacing Crankshaft for bolt tightening sequence. Service and Repair

11 21 531 Crankshaft Main Bearing Codes (N62)

The letter (1) denotes the crankshaft construction stage.





S= Series
B= Construction stage 1
C= Construction stage 2

The numbers (2) denote the bearing shell classification for the relevant bearing position from 1 to 5 (main bearing cap).
1= yellow
2= green
3= violet

The letters (1) denote the bearing shell classification for the relevant bearing position from 1 to 5 in the crankcase and is located on the transmission side in the Vee. The first letter on the left applies to the first bearing position at the front.





Y= yellow
G= green
V= violet