Arctic Cat 700 DIESEL 2015 Service Manual page 92

10. Wash the crankshaft, connecting rods, and oil pan
and cover in parts-cleaning solvent; then dry with
compressed air.
! WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.
11. Using a suitable micrometer, carefully measure the
crankshaft main bearing and connecting rod journals
at 45° intervals around the entire circumference of
the journal. Journal measurements must be within
specifications.
90
DE398
DE356
 NOTE: Undersized connecting rod and main bear-
ings are available in 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) and 0.50 mm
(0.020 in.) sizes. Use of undersized bearings will
require the crankshaft journals to be machined to the
correct size by a qualified machine shop.
12. Lightly coat the crankshaft journals with clean oil. If
no machining is required, set aside until assembly.
Always support the crankshaft equally at the main bear-
ing journals or stand the crankshaft on the flywheel end.
DE360
Do not drop or strike the crankshaft or engine damage
caused by crankshaft misalignment may occur.
13. Remove the main bearing caps from the main bear-
ing saddles; then install the bearing inserts into the
correct locations.
CAUTION
DE363
DE362
DE620A