Subsection 10 (BOTTOM END)
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1. Angle torque wrench
570 and 850 Engines
NEW connecting rods can be installed either way.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Step A
Tighten to 1/2 of
specified torque
Step B
Tighten to
20 N•m ± 2 N•m
(15 lbf•ft ± 1 lbf•ft)
Connecting rod
screws
Step C
Torque an additional
60 ± 5° turn using an
angle torque wrench
1000R Engine
NOTICE
Connecting rods are asymmetrical.
There must be no gap between the small ends
when they face each other.
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1. Connecting rod small ends
2. Connecting rod offset
3. Connecting rod screws
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Step A
Tighten to 1/2 of
specified torque
Step B
Tighten to
30 N•m ± 2 N•m
(22 lbf•ft ± 1 lbf•ft)
Connecting rod
screws
Step C
Torque an additional
90 ± 5° turn using an
angle torque wrench
Installing the Crankshaft
For installation of crankshaft in crankcase reverse
the removal procedure. However, pay attention to
the following details.
Do not interchange the connecting rods of pistons
1 and 2 during installation.
NOTICE
Observe the correct installation po-
sition when fitting the crankshaft with the
connecting rods. The connecting rod MAG
side has to face cylinder no. 1.
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