Honda SH300I 2006, Manual

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CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT
14-7
CONNECTING ROD REMOVAL
Remove the crankpin bearing cap nuts, bearing cap
and connecting rod from the crankshaft.
For the connecting rod small end inspection, refer to
page 10-7.
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT INSPECTION
Check the crankshaft journal surfaces for damage,
discoloration or scratch.
Set the crankshaft on a stand or V-blocks and mea-
sure the runout at points as shown using a dial indi-
cator.
CONNECTING ROD INSTALLATION
Wipe any oil from the connecting rod, cap and bear-
ing insert.
Install the bearing inserts on the connecting rod and
cap by aligning the tab with the groove.
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the thrust sur-
face of the bearings.
Install the connecting rod and cap on the crankshaft
by aligning the I.D. code on the rod and cap.
• Face the oil jet to intake side of the engine.
Apply engine oil to the bearing cap nut threads and
seating surface, then tighten in several steps.
After tightening the nuts, check that the connecting
rod move freely without binding.
Install the crankshaft/connecting rod (page 14-14).
Tap the side of the
cap lightly if bearing
cap is hard to
remove.
Be careful not to
damage the main
journal or crank pin
bearing inserts.
NUTS
BEARING CAP CONNECTING ROD
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Measure point Measure point
Align BEARINGS
Align
OIL JET
TORQUE: 33 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 24 lbf·ft)
NUTS