Yamaha VMX12H Supplementary Service Manual page 162

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INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance Measurement
1. Clean all parts.
2. Install:
*Connecting rod bearings
Into connecting rod and cap.
3. Attach:
Onto the crank pin.
4. Install:
Connecting rod
*Connecting rod cap
NOTE:
Be sure the letter on both components align t o
form perfect character.
5. Lubricate:
*Bolt threads (connecting rod)
Molybdenum Disulfide Grease
6. Tighten:
*Nuts (connecting rod cap)
NOTE:
Do not turn connecting rod until clearance
measurement has been completed.
Tighten to full torque specification without
pausing. Apply continuous torque between
3 . 0 and 3 . 8
DO NOT STOP TIGHTENING until final torque
is reached. If tightening i s interrupted between
3.8
3.0
and
m-kg and start again.
Connecting Rod Cap:
(YU-33210)
m-kg. Once you reach
m-kg, loosen nut to less than
36 (3.6
Nm m-kg, 25 ft-lb)
3 . 0 m-kg,
3.0
3-38