Connecting Rod Intsallation - Honda CB400T Shop Manual

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CRANKSHAFTIBALANCER
C B 4 8 0 T
lnstall the starter gear while rotating i t by
hand.
Install the oil seal on the crankshaft.
Install the cam chain on the cranksahft.
Lay the crankshaft in the crankcase.
NOTE
Lubricate each journal and crankpin
with molybdenum disulfide grease.
CONNECTING ROD INSTALLATION
Install the connecting rods and bearing caps.
NOTE
Be
sure connecting rods are installed
-
in their correct position and the oil
holes point to the rear.
.
Cross reference the rod and cap
I.D. codes to insure the original
assembly.
,
Do not mix the right and left parts.
Torque the connecting rod bearing cap bolts.
SPECIFIED TORQUE:
2.5-2.9 kg-m (18-21 lbs-ft)
two or more steps.
After tightening the bolts, check that
the rod moves freely without bind-
Ing.
2.5-2.9 kg-m (18-21 lbs-ftl
a,
10-14
Date of Issue: September. 1977
O HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.