Checking The Connecting Rod Assembly - Yamaha YZF-R1V Supplementary Service Manual

SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ROD
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• connecting rod assembly
Bends / damage → Replace the connecting
rod assembly
• oil seal
Damage/wear → Replace
• bearing
Damage/wear → Replace
2. Measure:
• connecting rod assembly length
Out of specification → Adjust
NOTE: NOTE:
When
removed, disassembled and replaced, set it to
206 mm (8.11 in).
a. Tighten the connecting rod 1
necting rod 2
arm
b. Rotate the connecting rod 1
rotation) so that the bearing is parallel. At
this time, align the direction of bolt.
c. Rotate the connecting rod arm
the connecting rod assembly length to 206
mm (8.11 in).
d. Tighten the connecting rod bolt temporarily.
e. Attach the connecting rod assembly to the
vehicle and tighten the connecting rod bolt
securely.
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CHAS
Connecting rod assembly length
STD: 206 mm (8.11 in)
Adjust length
201 ~ 206 mm (7.91 ~ 8.11 in)
the connecting rod
fully to the connecting rod
.
Connecting rod bolt
8 Nm (0.8 m•kg, 5.8 ft•lb)
.
assembly is
and con-
(within one
to adjust