Checking The Crankcase, The Crankshaft And The Connecting Rod; Removing Engine Rubber Bushing - APRILIA QUASAR 125 2003 Workshop Manual

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3.7.2 CHECKING THE CRANKCASE, THE CRANKSHAFT AND
THE CONNECTING ROD
- Thoroughly check crankshaft main bearings. Turn them and, in case of
jamming, change both crankshaft and bearings.
- Check bearing seats on crankshaft for wear or scoring.
- Check connecting rod. It shall not be bent, and must perfectly run at right
angles with the crankshaft.
3.7.3

REMOVING ENGINE RUBBER BUSHING

NOTE
The following operations refer to the removal of a single rubber
bushing, but apply to the four of them.
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Heat the casing with an automatic heater up to about 150°C (~ 10 minutes).
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Using an hydraulic press, remove rubber bushing (1) working from the
outside to the inside and pressing all around the rubber bushing.
QUASAR 125-180
Release 00/2003 - 09