Installing The Crankshaft - MOTO GUZZI Norge 1200 Service Manual

Engine
Assembling the connecting rod
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The references on the connecting rods
should be facing the flywheel.
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Do not interchange left and right con-
necting rods.
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Place the connecting rods and the
caps (B) on the crankshaft and fasten
them with new screws (A).
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Remember these recommendations:
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The screws fixing the connecting rods to the crankshaft must be replaced with new ones at
the following refitting as they are subject to high loads and stress;
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The fitting clearance between bearing and connecting rod pin is 0.028 mm (0.0011 inch)
minimum and 0.052 mm (0.0020 inch) maximum;
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The clearance between the shim washers of the connecting rod and those of the crankshaft
is comprised between 0.30 mm (0.01181 in) and 0.50 mm (0.01968 in);
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Lock the screws (A) on the caps (B) with a torque wrench at the prescribed torque.

Installing the crankshaft

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Use the sealing ring fitting tool on the flywheel-side flange to fit the sealing ring on the flange.
Specific tooling
19.92.71.00 Tool to fit the sealing ring on the flywheel-side flange
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Fit a new gasket between the crankcase and the crankshaft flange, flywheel side.
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Norge 1200