Honda C8R600F4 Service Manual page 215

CRANl<SHAFT
Separate the crankcase halves (page 11-3).
SIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION
Measure the connecting rod side clearance.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace
the connecting rod.
Recheck and if it is still out of limit, replace the
crankshaft.
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the crankpin, main
journal and bearing inserts.
NOTE:
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move them to indicate the correct cylinder for re-
assembly.
•Tap the side of the cap lightly if the bearing cap is
hard to removed.
Remove the connecting rod bearing cap nuts and
bearing caps.
Lower the pistons to the top dead center to avoid
damaging the crankshaft by the connecting rod
bolto.
Remove the crankshaft.
INSPECTION
Hold the crankshaft both end.
Set a dial indicator on the center main journal of
the crankshaft.
Rotate the crankshaft two revolutions and read the
runout.
SERVICE LIMIT; 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Check the primary drive gear and sub-gear teeth for
abnormal wear or damage.
SUB-GEAR REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION
Remove the following:
-snap ring
-cone spring
-sub-gear
-gear springs
-stopper pins
CRANKSHAFT /PISTON/CYLINDER
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