Checking The Radial Play Of The Lower Conrod Bearing (125 Duke) - KTM 125 DUKE EU Repair Manual

16 ENGINE
16.4.5

Checking the radial play of the lower conrod bearing (125 Duke)

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Clamp the crankshaft.
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Mount special tool
Pressure screw for crankshaft (90129020000) (
304524-10
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Mount special tool
Puller for main bearing (90129018000) (
Holding arms
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Tension the holding arms by turning nut
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Pull off the main bearing by screwing in the screw.
304525-10
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Clamp the connecting rod with soft jaws.
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Position the bearing shells. Insert the Plastigauge clearance gauge
to the bearing face.
Plastigauge measuring strips (60029012000) (
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Position the conrod bearing cover. Mount and tighten the nuts.
Guideline
Nut, conrod bearing
Info
Do not twist the connecting rod.
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Remove the conrod bearing cover again. Compare the Plastigauge clearance gauge
with the specifications on the packaging.
Guideline
Connecting rod - radial play of lower conrod bearing
New condition
304560-10
Wear limit
Info
The width of the Plastigauge clearance gauge is equivalent to the bearing
play.
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Clean the parts.
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4
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2
engage in the outer bearing race.
A
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3
M7
0.030... 0.060 mm (0.00118...
0.00236 in)
0.080 mm (0.00315 in)
p. 257)
p. 256)
offset by 90°
1
p. 253)
24 Nm
(17.7 lbf ft)
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