Chery T21 2014 Service Manual page 516

07 - SQR484F ENGINE MECHANICAL
Selection of Connecting Rod Bearing Shell
1. Selection of connecting rod bearing upper shell.
Connecting rod bearing upper shells are divided into red
shells and blue shells. Related marks are available on
the connecting rod. Select related connecting rod bearing
shell according to the marks.
As shown in the illustration, among the mark "130523 B"
on the connecting rod, "B" indicates blue shell.
Name
Connecting Rod
Bearing Upper
Shell
2. Selection of connecting rod bearing lower shell.
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Related digital marks are available on the first balancer at
the front end of crankshaft (consisting of "1" and "2").
Such as "1221" on the first crankshaft front end balancer
shown in the illustration, the first digit "1" is for the lower
shell type of the 1st cylinder piston connecting rod, and
so on; the fourth digit "1" is for the lower shell type of the
fourth cylinder piston connecting rod.
Name
Connecting Rod
Bearing Lower
Shell
3. Precautions for connecting rod bearing shell assembly:
a. The connecting rod upper and lower bearing shells without oil grooves are universal, but one of the
connecting rod bearing shells has oil hole.
b. It is necessary to use a set of connecting rod bearing shells that are provided by the same
manufacturer on the same engine.
c. Apply a coat of engine oil to the inner surface of the connecting rod bearing shell before installation.
The back side of bearing shell should be clean without any oil or foreign matter during assembly.
Assembly
1. Install the crankshaft main bearing shell.
CAUTION
 Apply a coat of engine oil to the inner surface of main bearing shell before installation.
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Connecting Rod
Color
Mark
Red A
Blue B
Connecting Rod
Color
Mark
Red 1
Blue 2
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