9-16 CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION
Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
Crankshaft Removal
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Refer to the Connecting Rod Removal (see Connecting
Rod R emoval).
Crankshaft Installation
NOTE
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If the c rankshaft is replaced with a new one, refer to
the Connecting Rod Big End Bearing/Crankshaft Main
Bearing Insert Selection in the Specifications.
CAUTION
If the crankshaft, bearing inserts, or crankcase
halves are replaced with new ones, select the bear-
ing inserts and check clearance with a plastigage
(press gauge) before assembling engine to be sure
the correct bearing inserts are installed.
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Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the crankshaft
main bearing inserts.
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Install the crankshaft with the camshaft chain [A] hanging
on it.
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Install the connecting rod big end cap [B] (see Connecting
Rod Installation).
Connecting Rod Removal
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Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
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Remove the connecting rod nuts [A] and big end caps [B].
NOTE
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Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods
and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled
in their original positions.
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Remove:
Camshaft Chain (see Camshaft Chain Removal in the
engine Top End chapter)
Crankshaft [A]
Pistons (see Piston Removal)
CAUTION
Discard the connecting rod bolts. To prevent dam-
age to the crankpin surfaces, do not allow the con-
necting rod bolts to bump against the crankpins.
