Removing The Connecting Rods; Checking The Crankshaft And Connecting Rods - Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual

CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS
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REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT
1. Remove:
S crankshaft assembly 1
NOTE:
S Remove the crankshaft assembly with the
crankcase separating tool 2 .
S Make sure that the crankcase separating tool
is centered over the crankshaft assembly.
Crankcase separating tool
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REMOVING THE CONNECTING RODS

1. Remove:
S connecting rods 1
S big end bearings
NOTE:
Identify the position of each big end bearing so
that it can be reinstalled in its original place.
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CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT AND CON-
NECTING RODS
1. Measure:
S crankshaft runout
Out of specification ! Replace the crank-
shaft.
Crankshaft runout
Less than 0.02 mm
2. Check:
S crankshaft journal surfaces
S crankshaft pin surfaces
S bearing surfaces
Scratches/wear ! Replace the crankshaft.
3. Measure:
S crankshaft-pin-to-big-end-bearing
ance
Out of specification ! Replace the big end
bearings.
Crankshaft-pin-to-big-end-bearing
clearance
0.044 X 0.073 mm
The following procedure applies to all of the
connecting rods.
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