Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual page 382

BEARING THICKNESS:
A (Blue) Thick
B (Black ):
f
C (Brown): Middle
D (Green)
!
E (Yellow) Thin
NOTICE
After selecting new bearings, recheck the clearance
with a plastigauge. Incorrect clearance can cause
severe engine damage.
BEARING INSTALLATION
Clean the bearing outer surfaces. bearing cap and
connecting rod.
Install the crankpin bearing inserts o nto the bearing
cap and connecting rod, aligning each tab w ith each
groove.
PISTON/CYliNDER
Mark all the
parts as you
remove them to
md,care the correcc
cylinder for reas-
semb/y.
PISTON/ CONNECTING ROD
REMOVAL
I
NOTICE
I
• This motorcycle is equipped with aluminum cyl-
inder sleeves. Before piston removal, place a
clean shop towel around the connecting rod to
prevent damaging the cylinder sleeve.
• Do not try to remove the piston/connecting rod
assembly from the bottom of the cylinder;
the assembly will get stuck in the gap between
the cylinder liner and the upper crankcase.
• Do not interchange the bearing inserts. They
must be installed in their original locations or the
correct bearing oil clearance may not be
obtained, resulting in engine damage.
Remove the nuts and connecting rod bearing cap.
CRANKSHAFT / PISTON / CYLINDER
IDENTIFICATION COLOR
CRANKPIN BEARING INSERTS
12-11