Kubota GR1600EU Workshop Manual page 120

GR1600EU, WSM
Main Bearing Case Assembly
1. Remove the two main bearing case screws 1 (1), and remove
the main bearing case assembly 1 (2), being careful with
crankshaft bearing 3 (4), (5).
2. Remove the main bearing case assembly (3) as above. Keep in
mind, however, that the thrust bearing (8) is installed in the main
bearing case assembly (3).
(When reassembling)
• Clean the oil passage in the main bearing cases.
• Apply clean engine oil on the bearings.
• Install the main bearing case assemblies in original positions.
Since diameters of main bearing cases vary, install them in
order to marking (b) from the gear case side. (Refer to the
figure.)
• Match the alignment numbers (a) on the main bearing case
assembly 1.
• Do the same for the main bearing case assembly (3) too.
• When installing the main bearing case 1, face the mark
"FLYWHEEL" to the flywheel.
• Install the thrust bearing (8) with its oil groove facing outward.
• Make sure that the main bearing case moves smoothly after
tightening the main bearing case screw 1 to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque Main bearing case screw 1
(1) Main Bearing Case Screw 1
(2) Main Bearing Case Assembly 1
(3) Main Bearing Case Assembly
(4) Crankshaft Bearing 3
(Upper, with oil groove)
(5) Crankshaft Bearing 3 (Lower)
(6) Crankshaft Bearing 2
(Upper, with oil groove)
(7) Crankshaft Bearing 2 (Lower)
(8) Thrust Bearing
1-S34
ENGINE
13 to 15 N·m
1.3 to 1.6 kgf·m
9.4 to 11 lbf·ft
(a) Alignment Number
(b) Marking
(c) Oil Groove
9Y1210595ENS0100US0
KiSC issued 11, 2013 A