Yamaha 2006 RX10GTAXW Service Manual page 1108

CRANKCASE
S Replace the connecting rod bolts and nuts with
new ones.
CAUTION:
Tighten the connecting rod bolts using the
plastic-region tightening angle method.
Always install new bolts and nuts.
S Clean the connecting rod bolts and nuts.
S Tighten the connecting rod nuts.
S Put a mark 1 on the corner of the connecting
rod nut 2 and the connecting rod 3 .
S Tighten the nut further to reach the specified
angle (120_).
WARNING
When the nut is tightened more than the
specified angle, do not loosen the nut and
then retighten it.
Replace the bolt with a new one and perform
the procedure again.
CAUTION:
S Do not use a torque wrench to tighten the
nut to the specified angle.
S Tighten the nut until it is at the specified
angles.
NOTE:
When using a hexagonal nut, note that the
angle from one corner to another is 60_
S Remove the connecting rod and big end bear-
ings.
S Measure the compressed Plastigauge
on the crankshaft pin.
If the clearance is out of specification, select
replacement big end bearings.
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