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four times. Tighten the bolts in three stages in the sequence shown. • NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft and the crankshaft main bearing shells with clean engine oil. • NOTE: Stamp the bolt heads with a center punch to indicate usage. Install the crankshaft main bearing caps. Stage 1: 45 Nm (33 lb.ft). Stage 2: 80 Nm (59 lb.ft). Stage 3: 105 degrees. 4. CAUTION: Make sure the connecting rod does not damage the crankshaft big end bearing surface. • NOTE: The piston ring gaps must be distributed evenly around the circumference of the piston. This also applies to the oil control ring elements. Align the piston ring gaps at 120 degrees to each other. • NOTE: The arrow on the piston must point to the front to the engine. Using a suitable tool, install the pistons. Lubricate the cylinder bores and pistons with clean engine oil. 5. CAUTIONS: Connecting rod bearing cap bolts must only be used four times. Make sure that the fracture split connecting rod bearing cap is installed correctly. • NOTE: Stamp the bolt heads with a center punch to indicate usage. • NOTE: The identification marks on the big-end bearing caps must point to the front of the engine. Install the connecting rod bearing caps. Lubricate the connecting rod bearing shells with clean engine oil. Tighten the bolts in two stages. Stage 1: 30 Nm (22 lb.ft). Stage 2: 80 degrees. CAUTION: Do not trim or damage protruding foam |