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ENG
CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS
2. Lubricate:
• crankshaft pins
• big end bearings
• connecting rod inner surface
(with the recommended lubricant)
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil
3. Install:
• big end bearings
• connecting rods
• connecting rod caps
(onto the crankshaft pins)
NOTE:
• Align the projections
a
on the big end bear-
ings with the notches
b
in the connecting
rods and connecting rod caps.
• Be sure to reinstall each big end bearing in
its original place.
• Make sure the projection
c
on the connect-
ing rods face towards the left side of the
crankshaft.
• Make sure the characters
d
on both the con-
necting rod and connecting rod cap are
aligned.
4. Tighten:
• connecting rod bolts
1
WARNING
• Replace the connecting rod bolts with
new ones.
• Clean the connecting rod bolts.
NOTE:
The tightening procedure of the connecting rod
bolts is angle controlled, therefore tighten the
bolts using the following procedure.
