Installing The Crankshaft Journal Bearing; Installing The Connecting Rods; Installing The Crankshaft - Yamaha XP500 2001 Service Manual

CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
INSTALLING THE CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL
BEARING
1. Attach:
NOTE:
S Attach the crankshaft journal bearing to the in-
staller 1 .
2. Install:
NOTE:
S align the projection a on the bearing with the
projection b on the crankcase.
S Place an iron 3 plate beneath the crankcase
and press fit until the end of the plain bearing
installer touches the iron plate.

INSTALLING THE CONNECTING RODS

NOTE:
S Align the projection a of the bearings with the
notches b in the connecting rod cap.
S Install each bearing in its original place.
NOTE:
S The stamped "Y" mark a on the connecting
rods should face towards the left side of the
crankcase.
S Install each connecting rod in its original place.
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S crankshaft journal bearings
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S crankshaft journal bearings 2
1. Install:
S connecting rod bearings 1
2. Install:
S connecting rods 1
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