Yamaha Tenere 700 2020, Service Manual

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CONNECTING RODS AND PISTONS
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Align the projections “a” on the big end bearings
with the notches “b” in the connecting rod and
connecting rod cap.
c. Put a piece of Plastigauge® “1” on the
crankshaft pin.
d. Assemble the connecting rod halves.
NOTICE
ECA18390
Tighten the connecting rod bolts using the
plastic-region tightening angle method. Al-
ways install new bolts.
TIP
• Clean the connecting rod bolts and lubricate
the bolt threads and seats with molybdenum
disulfide oil.
• Make sure that the projection “a” on the con-
necting rod cap faces the same direction as the
“Y” mark “b” on the connecting rod.
• After installing the big end bearing, assemble
the connecting rod and connecting rod cap
without installing them onto the crankshaft.
TIP
Install by carrying out the following procedures in
order to assemble in the most suitable condition.
e. Tighten the connecting rod bolt while
checking that the sections shown “a” and
“b” are flush with each other by touching
the surface.
TIP
To install the big end bearing, care should be
taken not to install it at an angle and the position
should not be out of alignment.
f. Loosen the connecting rod bolts, remove
the connecting rod and connecting rod
cap and install these parts to the crank-
shaft with the big end bearing kept in the
current condition.
TIP
• Do not move the connecting rod or crankshaft
until the clearance measurement has been
completed.
• Make sure that the projection “a” on the con-
necting rod cap faces the same direction as the
“Y” mark “b” on the connecting rod.
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Connecting rod bolt
30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)
a. Side machined face
b. Thrusting faces