Honda C8R600F4 Service Manual page 218

CRANKSHAFT /PISTON/CYLINDER
Apply molybdenum oil solution to the crankpln
bearing sliding surfaces on the bearing caps.
Install the bearing caps by aligning the l.D. code on
the connecting rod and bearing cap. Be sure each
part is installed in its original position, as noted dur-
ing removal.
Apply engine oil to the bearing cap nut threads and
seating surfaces and install the cap nuts.
Tighten the nuts in 2 or 3 steps.
TORQUE: 25 N-m (2.6 kgf·m, 19 lbf.ft)
Assemble the crankcase halves (page 11-11 ).
MAIN JOURNAL BEARING
Remove the crankshaft {page 12-3).
BEARING INSPECTION
Check the bearing inserts on the upper and lower
crankcases for unusual wear or peeling.
Check the bearing tabs tor damage.
OIL CLEARANCE INSPECTION
Do not rotate the
Clean off any oil from the bearing inserts and main
crankshaft during
journals.
inspection.
Install the crankshaft onto the upper crankcase.
12-6
Put a strip of plastigauge lengthwise on each main
journal avoiding the oil hole.