Yamaha TDM850 1996 Service Manual page 182

CRANKSHAFT
S Install the upper half of the bearing into the con-
necting rod and lower half of the bearing into the
connecting rod cap.
S Put a piece of Plastigauge
S Assemble the connecting rod halves.
NOTE:
S Do not move the connecting rod or crankshaft
until the oil clearance measurement has been
completed.
S Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the bolts,
threads and nut seats.
S Make sure the "Y" marks on the connecting rods
face the left side of the crankshaft.
S Make sure that the letters on both components
align to form a perfect character.
S Tighten the nuts.
Nut (connecting rod):
48 Nm (4.8 mSkg)
CAUTION:
When you reach 35 Nm (3.5 mSkg), keep tight-
ening until the final torque is obtained. Apply
continuous torque until the specified torque is
obtained.
S Remove the connecting rods and bearings.
S Measure the compressed Plastigauge width b
on each crank pin.
If oil clearance is out of specification, select a re-
placement bearing.
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a on the crank pin.