Reassembling The Connecting Rod Assembly - Ducati MONSTER 821 Workshop Manual

Reassembling the connecting rod assembly

Before starting, check that the crankshaft main bearing and big-end journals are free of burrs or evident
signs of machining: if necessary, clean the surfaces with very fine emery cloth and oil.
Check that the grooves are in perfect condition with no signs of forcing.
Thoroughly clean and lubricate the crank pin (7) on the crankshaft (1) and lubricate it with ROTHEN EXTRA
additive.
Take the bearings (4) necessary to shaft/connecting rod coupling, following the indications.
Crankshaft class
A
B
Insert the bearing shells in the connecting rod seats matching the tooth (H) of the bearings with the
corresponding marks on the connecting rod cap (F) and on the connecting rod small end (G). It is essential
that the tooth (M) adheres perfectly to its own seat.
Lubricate shank bearing (4) with lubricant ROTHEN EXTRA additive.
Connecting rod class
A
A
1149
Bearings colour
RED - RED
BLUE - BLUE
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