Bearing Installation - Honda NC700XA Service Manual

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CRANKSHAFT/PISTON/CYLINDER
If you are replacing the crankshaft, record the
Numbers (1, 2 or 3)
corresponding main journal O.D. code numbers [1] from
on the crank weight
the crank weight.
are main journal
O.D. codes from left
If you are reusing the crankshaft, measure the crankpin
to right.
O.D. with a micrometer.
Cross-reference the main journal and bearing support
codes to determine the replacement bearing color code
[1].
MAIN JOURNAL BEARING THICKNESS:
A: Blue:
B: Black:
C: Brown:
D: Green:
E: Yellow: Thinnest
MAIN JOURNAL BEARING SELECTION TABLE:
MAIN JOURNAL
O.D. CODE
After selecting new bearings, recheck the clearance
with a plastigauge. Incorrect clearance can cause
severe engine damage.

BEARING INSTALLATION

Clean the bearing outer surfaces and crankcase
bearing supports.
Install the main journal bearing inserts [1] onto the
crankcase bearing supports, aligning each tab with
each groove.
15-10
Thickest
34.010 – 34.016 mm
1
(1.3390 – 1.3392 in)
34.004 – 34.010 mm
2
(1.3387 – 1.3390 in)
33.998 – 34.004 mm
3
(1.3385 – 1.3387 in)
[1]
BEARING SUPPORT I.D. CODE
A
37.000 – 37.006 mm 37.006 – 37.012 mm
(1.4567 – 1.4569 in) (1.4569 – 1.4572 in)
E (Yellow) D (Green)
D (Green) C (Brown)
C (Brown) B (Black)
Align
[1]
[1]
B C
37.012 – 37.018 mm
(1.4572 – 1.4574 in)
C (Brown)
B (Black)
A (Blue)