Pistons and Connecting Rods Repair
600 SRM 496
8.
Install oil strainer. Tighten M6 capscrews to 8 to
12 N•m (6 to 9 lbf ft). Tighten M8 capscrews to
16 to 23 N•m (12 to 17 lbf ft).
9.
Install gasket and oil pan. Tighten capscrews to
7 to 12 N•m (5 to 9 lbf ft).
1.
REAR COVER
2.
OIL SEAL
3.
CRANKSHAFT
Figure 29. Rear Cover
Pistons and Connecting Rods Repair
REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE
1.
Remove cylinder head as described in Cylinder
Head, Camshaft, and Valve Mechanism Repair.
2.
Remove oil pan and oil strainer.
3.
Put identification mark on top of each piston.
4.
Clean carbon from top of each cylinder bore.
5.
Remove caps and bearings from each connecting
rod. Keep caps and bearings with correct piston
assemblies.
6.
Push connecting rod and piston from cylinder
block.
7.
Carefully remove piston rings from pistons. Use
tool to push piston pin from connecting rod.
CLEAN
WARNING
Cleaning solvents can be flammable and toxic
and can cause skin irritation.
When using
cleaning solvents, always follow solvent man-
ufacturer’s recommended safety procedures.
Clean all parts in solvent. Make sure all oil passages
and grooves are clean. Make sure all machined sur-
faces are smooth.
INSPECT AND REPAIR
1.
Inspect pistons for wear and cracks. Replace any
piston that is damaged.
2.
Measure outside diameter of piston.
See
Correct dimension is 85.944 to
85.964 mm (3.3836 to 3.3844 in.).
Maximum
clearance between piston and cylinder bore is
0.15 mm (0.0059 in.).
Figure 30. Piston Measurement
Piston Rings
1.
Install piston ring into cylinder bore where it will
be used. Use thickness gauge to measure amount
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