Crankshaft Pin Oil Clearance Check - Yamaha Waverunner VXS VX1800 Service Manual

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Journal diameter
39.976–40.000 mm (1.5739–1.5748 in)
Pin diameter
41.976–42.000 mm (1.6526–1.6535 in)
2. Measure the crankshaft runout. Replace if
out of specification.
Runout limit
0.030 mm (0.0012 in)

Crankshaft pin oil clearance check

1. Clean the connecting rod bearings "1" and
connecting rod big end.
2. Install the upper bearing into the connect-
ing rod "2" and lower bearing into the con-
necting rod cap "3".
Crankcase, connecting rod, and piston
TIP:
• Install the connecting rod bearings "1" in their
original positions.
• Fit the protrusion "a" on each bearing into the
slots "b" in the connecting rod cap "3" and
connecting rod "2".
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3. Put a piece of Plastigauge "1" on the
crankshaft pin, parallel to the crankshaft.
TIP:
Do not put the Plastigauge "1" over the oil hole
in the crankshaft pin.
4. Clean the connecting rod bolts.
5. Lubricate the threads of the connecting rod
bolts with molybdenum disulfide grease.
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