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.LEFT CRANKSCASE/CRANKSHAFT/
BALANCE SHAFT
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This section covers crankcase separation to service the crankshaft. The engine must be removed
for this operation.
The following parts must be removed before separating the crankcase.
Cylinder head ( Chapter 8)
Cylinder/piston ( Chapter 9)
Drive and driven pulleys ( Chapter 10)
A.C. generator ( Chapter 17)
Starter clutch ( Chapter 19)
Oil pump ( Chapter 4)
SPECIFICATIONS
Connecting rod big
end side clearance USA type
Crankshaft
Connecting rod big end radial clearance 0阡0.008 (0阡0.00032)
Run out
TROUBLESHOOTING
Excessive engine noise
Excessive bearing play
Item
Not USA type
Standard
0.01阡0.4 (0.002阡0.016) 0.6 (0.024)
0.3阡0.6 (0.012阡0.024)
MXU 500
Unit: mm (in)
Service Limit
0.8 (0.032)
0.05 (0.002)
0.1 (0.004)
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