Honda CB HORNET 160R 2015, Shop Manual

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11-9
CRANKCASE/TRANSMISSION/KICKSTARTER
TIMING SPROCKET
CRANK PIN
BIG END SIDE CLEARANCE
Measure the side clearance of the connecting rod big end
with feeler gauge.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.80 mm (0.032 in)
BIG END RADIAL CLEARANCE
Measure the radial clearance of the connecting rod big end.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
TIMING SPROCKET
Check the timing sprocket teeth for wear or damage.
Remove the timing sprocket if necessary.
When installing the timing sprocket, while align the center
of the timing sprocket teeth with the center of the crank pin.
CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER BEARING
INSPECTION
Turn the inner of each bearing with your finger. The
bearings should turn smoothly and quietly.
Also check that bearing outer races fit tightly in the
crankcase.
Replace bearing if the inner race do not turn smoothly,
quietly or if they loosely fit in crankcase (page 11-10).
If the timing
sprocket teeth
are worn or
damaged.
Check the cam
chain
tensioner and
cam sprocket