3-70 ENGINE
ENGINE REASSEMBLY
Reassemble the engine in the reverse order of disassembly.
The following steps require special attention or precautionary
measures should be taken.
NOTE:
Apply engine oil to each running and sliding part before reas-
sembling.
CRANKSHAFT
• Before installing the crankshaft assembly, apply a molybde-
num oil solution to each crankshaft journal surface and bear-
ing surface lightly.
MOLYBDENUM OIL SOLUTION
• Apply engine oil to the conrod big end side surfaces.
• Check the conrod movement for smooth turning.
• Install the crankshaft assembly along with the cam chain into
the upper crankcase.
• Insert the right and left-thrust bearings with oil groove
A
fac-
ing the crank web.
NOTE:
Inspect the crankshaft thrust clearance if necessary. (
3-68)
CRANK BALANCER
• Before installing the crank balancer assembly, apply a molyb-
denum oil solution to each crank balancer journal surface and
bearing surface lightly.
MOLYBDENUM OIL SOLUTION
• Set the crank balancer so that its punch mark
A
is aligned
with the index
B
on the crankshaft.
