General Pump KFZ Repair Manual - Manual (Page 6)

GENERAL PUMP
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KFZ SERIES
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D) Install the connecting rod cap respecting numbering, and fasten the relevant bolts (lubricating both the
head and the threaded stem) proceeding in three different steps, see fig. 7.
1. Approaching torque 4-6 ft. lbs. (6-8 Nm)
2. Pre-fastening torque 18-20 ft. lbs. (25-28 Nm)
3. Fastening torque 28 ft. lbs. (38 Nm)
E) Install the rear cover positioning the oil dipstick hole upward.
F) Fill the crankcase with oil as indicated in the owner’s manual paragraph 7.4
2.1.3 Disassembly / Assembly of bearings and shims
The type of bearings used (tapered roller bearings) ensures the absence of axial play on the crankshaft; the
shims are to be determined to reach this purpose. Tp disassemble/assemble, or to replace them if needed,
carefully follow the instructions below.
A) Disassembly/Assembly of the crankchaft without replacing the bearings
After removing the side covers, as indicated in paragraph 2.1.1, check the rollers and their faces for wear;
if all parts are in good condition, accurately clean the components with a suitable degreaser and grease
them again evenly using the same oil used in the crankcase.
The same shims can be used again, being careful to fit them under the cover on the sight glass side. After
Before assembling the cover (sight glass side), be sure that the shim rings have been inserted. To help the covers fit
onto the crankcase, we advise using 3 screws M6 x 40, and then finish the operation with the screws supplied (M6 x 18)
as shown in fig. 6.