Removing The Crankshaft; Removing The Connecting Rods; Checking The Crankshaft And Connecting Rods - Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual

CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS

REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT

1. Remove:
S crankshaft journal bearings 1
NOTE:
Remove the crankshaft journal bearing with the
bearing remover and installer 2 and bearing
driver 3 .
Bearing remover and installer
90890-04095
Bearing driver
90890-04058
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REMOVING THE CONNECTING RODS

1. Remove:
S connecting rod caps 1
S connecting rods
S big end bearings
NOTE:
Identify the position of each big end bearing so
that it can be reinstalled in its original place.
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CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT AND CON-
NECTING RODS
1. Measure:
S crankshaft runout
Out of specification ! Replace the crank-
shaft.
Maximum crankshaft runout
0.04 mm
2. Check:
S crankshaft journal surfaces
S crankshaft pin surfaces
S bearing surfaces
Scratches/wear ! Replace the crankshaft
and bearings.
S Generator shaft drive gear 1
Damage/wear ! Replace the crankshaft.
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