Connecting Rod Installation - Honda CX650C 1983 Shop Manual

HONDA
CRAN KSI.{AFT/PISTBM
CX65OC
CONNECTING ROD INSTALLATION
MULTIPURPOSE NLGI No. 2 (MoS2 ADDITIVE) GREASE
Lubricate the rod bearing with Multipurpose NLGI
No. 2 (MoS2 additive) Grease.
Clean the connecting rod cap bolts and apply engine
oil to the bolt threads.
Install the rod assemblies into the cylinders from
the top of the engine case.
r,
The rod assemblies should be installed with
the piston "IN" markings to the rear.
ts
Install the piston with the
""W'
mark on
the right cylinder and piston with the ""L"
mark on the left cylinder.
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FRONT
OIL HOLE
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OIL HOLE
PISTON RING COMPRESSOR OR EQUIVALENT
Lubricate the piston and piston ring with engine oil.
Bring the crankshaf to TBC.
Compress the piston rings and insert the piston into
the cylinder aligning the rod big end with the
crank pin.
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Date of Issue:
December, 1
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