Honda NC700XA Service Manual page 535

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CRANKSHAFT/PISTON/CYLINDER
Install the crankpin bearing caps [1].
Be sure to install each part in its original position, as
noted during removal. Do not reuse the improperly
installed connecting rod and bearing cap, because their
mating surfaces are damaged.
Align the I.D. code number on the connecting rods.
Apply engine oil to the crankpin bearing cap bolt (reuse)
Use the removed
threads and seating surfaces.
crankpin bearing
cap bolts when
Install and tighten the crankpin bearing cap bolts [1] to
checking the oil
the specified torque in 2 or 3 steps alternately.
clearance.
Further tighten the bolts 90°.
TORQUE: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft) + 90°
Remove
compressed plastigauge at its widest point on the
crankpin to determine the oil clearance.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
If the oil clearance exceeds the service limit, select the
correct replacement bearings.
BEARING SELECTION
Record the connecting rod I.D. code number [1] or
Numbers (1, 2, 3 or
measure the I.D. with the crankpin bearing cap installed
4) on the
without bearing inserts.
connecting rods are
the connecting rod
I.D. codes.
15-12
the bearing caps and
Align
[1]
measure the
[1]
[1]