Removing The Crankshaft; Inspecting The Crankcase Halves; Inspecting The Crankshaft Components - MOTO GUZZI V85 E4 Manual

Engine

Removing the crankshaft

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Remove the crankshaft connecting rods.
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Unscrew the oil plug and thoroughly clean the oilway and oil passages delivering oil to con-
necting rods and main journals.
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Disassembling the connecting rod
Disassembling the connecting rod
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Remove the screws and separate the
connecting rod from the small end pay-
ing attention to the reference signs and
the mounting direction.
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Remove the small ends from the con-
necting rods.
CAUTION
REPEAT THE PROCEDURE FOR THE OTHER CONNECT-
ING ROD

Inspecting the crankcase halves

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Check that the mating faces are not damaged, dented or scored. Remove the liquid gasket
residues.
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Check that the threads of the stud bolts are not dented or stripped; if they are, replace the
stud bolt or stud bolts.
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Blow all oil galleries of the two crankcase halves with compressed air.

Inspecting the crankshaft components

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Smear the thread of the cap with threadlocker and tighten the cap firmly.
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Blow with compressed air to clean the lubrication passage seats.
CAUTION
ENG - 74
Engine V85 E4