Crankshaft; Side Clearance Inspection - Honda NC700XA Service Manual

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CRANKSHAFT

Separate the crankcase halves (page 14-7).

SIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION

Measure the connecting rod side clearance.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.45 mm (0.018 in)
If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the
connecting rod.
Recheck and if still out of limit, replace the crankshaft.
REMOVAL
Do not interchange the bearing inserts. They must be
installed in their original locations or the correct bearing
oil clearance may not be obtained, resulting in engine
damage.
Mark the bearing caps and bearings as you remove
them to indicate the correct cylinder for reassembly.
Remove the crankpin bearing cap bolts [1] and bearing
caps [2].
Remove the crankshaft [3].
Before removal, position all the pistons at TDC (Top
Dead Center) to prevent damaging the crankpin with
the connecting rod.
Remove the main journal bearings [1] from both
crankcase halves.
Remove the crankpin bearings [2] from the connecting
rods and bearing caps.
Do not interchange the bearing inserts. They must be
installed in their original locations or the correct bearing
oil clearance may not be obtained, resulting in engine
damage.
CRANKSHAFT/PISTON/CYLINDER
[3]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[2]
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