Royal Enfield CONTINENTAL GT 650 TWIN 2018, Service Training Manual

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ROYAL ENFIELD 650 TWIN SERVICE TRAINING MANUAL
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After matching journal bearings for
con.rods, insert left side connecting rod
into upper crankcase and fix connecting
rod big end bearing cap matching as per
side cut laser print.
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Similarly follow for right side connecting
rod and ensure that new special bolts
connecting rod (bi-hexagonal No.
575390) being tightned to torque 14Nms
and then use angle torque wrench.
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After assembling both connecting rods
on crankshaft, then check for axial
clearance using feeler gauge.
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If you found excess play beyond service
limit, please replace connecting rod sub
assembly with journal bearings.
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Rotate crankshaft freely on upper
crankcase and check for axial play.
10mm bi-
hexagonal
socket,
Torque
wrench, angle
wrench,
Fastener, Size, Tool Usage, Precautions, Photos
Service limit -
----mm
Service limit -
----mm
Aggregate to Assemble Instructions
4 Bolts per Engine
(LH 2 + RH 2)
CONNECTING ROD BOLT (575390)
(M9 X 1, GRADE 10.9)
Apply Transmission oil
Lubrication to bolt threads &
underhead area of bolt
First Torque (Evenly
tighten both bolts) 40 Nm
Relax
0 Nm
2nd Torque 14 Nm
Additional Angle 75 Deg
Specification
0.15 to 0.30mm
Specification
0.09 to 0.20mm