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FE290 ENGINE
Crankshaft and Counterbalance
2000 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement Page 13-35
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5. Remove the woodruff key.
6. Slide the remaining link rod off the crankshaft.
Link Rod Inspection
1. Clean and inspect the link rod (1) bearing surfaces. If the bearing surface of the small end is scored or
damaged, replace the link rod. If the large end bearing is scored or damaged, the bearing must be
replaced (Figure 13-77, Page 13-36).
1.1. Using a telescoping gauge and micrometer, measure both inside bearing surfaces at several
points.
1.2. If the inside diameter of the small end is greater than 0.4746 inch (12.057 mm), replace the link
rod (Figure 13-78, Page 13-37).
1.3. If the inside diameter of the large end is greater than 1.8554 inches (47.127 mm), replace the
bearing (Figure 13-79, Page 13-37).
See following note.
• ALWAYS USE A PRESS WHEN REMOVING THE SPUR GEAR AND HELICAL GEAR FROM, OR
INSTALLING THEM ON, THE CRANKSHAFT.
Figure 13-76 Crankshaft and Counterbalance
Figure 13-77 Inspect Link Rod
• DO NOT REMOVE THE LINK ROD ON THE PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) SIDE UNLESS LINK ROD
ON THE OPPOSITE END NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THE CRANK-GEAR IS VERY TIGHTLY
FITTED TO THE CRANKSHAFT SO THAT IT CAN TRANSFER ENGINE TORQUE TO THE
CAMSHAFT (WHICH ALSO FUNCTIONS AS A POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT) (FIGURE 13-77,
PAGE 13-36). IGNORE CRANKSHAFT AND COUNTERBALANCE DISASSEMBLY (STEPS 2
THROUGH 6, PAGE 13-35), IF THE LINK ROD OPPOSITE OF THE PTO SIDE PASSES
INSPECTION (FIGURE 13-77, PAGE 13-36).
CAUTION
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TYPICAL 4
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NOTE