MOTO GUZZI Stelvio 1200 4V, Service Station Manual

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Place the connecting rods and the
caps (B) on the crankshaft and fasten
them with new screws (A).
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Remember these recommendations:
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The screws fixing the connecting rods to the crankshaft must be replaced with new ones at
the following refitting as they are subject to high loads and stress;
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The fitting clearance between bearing and connecting rod pin is 0.028 mm (0.0011 inch)
minimum and 0.052 mm (0.0020 inch) maximum;
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The clearance between the shim washers of the connecting rod and those of the crankshaft
is comprised between 0.30 mm (0.01181 in) and 0.50 mm (0.01968 in);
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Lock the screws (A) on the caps (B) with a torque wrench at the prescribed torque.
PAY ATTENTION TO CRANKSHAFT ROTATION WHEN ONLY THE CONNECTING RODS ARE
FITTED BECAUSE IT COULD HIT THE TWO LUBRICATION JETS INSIDE THE CRANKCASE.
Installing the crankshaft
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Fit the shim washer inside the crank-
case with the chamfered side facing
the generator side.
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Lubricate the crankshaft bushing on
the crankcase, generator side.
Engine
STELVIO 4V - 1200
ENG - 68