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INSPECTION AND REPAIR
ENG
CAUTION:
NOTE:
ENGINE OVERHAUL
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD
1. Measure:
S
Runout (crankshaft)
Out of specification
Replace.
Runout:
Less than 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
2. Inspect:
S
Main journal surfaces
S
Crank pin surfaces
S
Bearing surfaces
Wear / Scratches
Replace.
3. Measure:
S
Oil clearance (main journal)
Out of specification
Replace bearing.
Oil clearance:
0.020
0.038 mm
(0.0008
0.0015 in)
Measurement steps:
Do not interchange the bearings and con-
necting rod. They must be installed in their
original positions, or the correct oil clear-
ance may not be obtained causing engine
damage.
F
Clean the bearings, main journals and bear-
ing portions of the crankcase.
F
Place the crankcase (upper) on a bench in an
upside down position.
F
Install the upper half of the bearings and the
crankshaft into the crankcase (upper).
Align the projection of the bearing with the notch
in the crankcase.