Honda Hawk GT NT650 1988 Service Manual page 136

CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT INSPECTION
Place the crankshaft on a stand or V blocks.
Set a dial indicator on the main journals. Rotate the crankshaft
two revolutions and read the runout.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
NOTE
The crankshaft cannot be repaired. Replace it if the journals
or crankpins are burnt, cracked, or if the run out is beyond
limits.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING INSPECTION
CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION
Inspect the bearing inserts for damage or separation.
Clean all oil from the bearing inserts and crankpins.
(2) SEPARATION
(1) DAMAGE
OIL CLEARANCE INSPECTION
Put a piece of plastigauge on each crankpin avoiding the oil
hole.
Install the bearing caps and rods on the correct crankpins, and
tighten them evenly.
TORQUE: 34 N'm (3.4 kg-m, 25 ft-Ibl
NOTE
• Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspection.
Remove the caps and measure the compressed plastigauge at
its widest point on each crankpin to determine the oil clear-
ance.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
If the rod bearing clearance is beyond tolerance, select re-
placement bearings.
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