Crankshaft Inspection; Connecting Rod Installation; Crankshaft Runout - Honda NSA700A DN-1 2009 Service Manual

CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT

CRANKSHAFT INSPECTION

Check the camshaft journal surfaces fo r damage,
discoloration or scratch.

CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT

Place the crankshaft on a stand or V-blocks.
Set a dial indicator on the main journals.
Rotate the crankshaft two revolutions and read the
runout.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.03 mm [0.001 in)

CONNECTING ROD INSTALLATION

NOTICE
Do not interchange the bearing inserts. They must
be installed in their original locations o r the correct
bearing oil clearance may not be obtained, resulting
in engine damage.
Wipe any oil from the connecting rod, cap and bear­
ing inserts.
Install the bearing inserts on the connecting rods
and caps by aligning the tab with the groove.
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the thrust sur­
face of the bearings.
Install the rods and caps on the crankshaft by align­
ing the I.D. code on the rod and cap. Be sure each
part is installed in its original position, as noted dur­
ing removal.
Apply engine oil to the bering cap nut threads and
seating surface, then tighten them in several steps
alternately.
TORQUE: 42 N m (4.3 kgf-m, 31 Ibf-ft)
After tightening the nuts, check that the connecting
rods move freely w ithout binding.
13-8
10 mm (0.4 in)
40 mm
(1.6 in)
MEASUREMENT POINT
10 mm 0.4 in)