Honda CBR650F Service Manual page 257

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CRANKSHAFT/PISTON/CYLINDER
CRANKSHAFT
SIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION
Separate the crankcase halves (page 13-4).
Measure the connecting rod side clearance.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.25 mm (0.010 in)
If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the
connecting rod (page 14-4).
Recheck and if still out of limit, replace the crankshaft
(page 14-4).
REMOVAL
Do not interchange the bearing inserts. They must be
installed in their original locations or the correct bearing
oil clearance may not be obtained, resulting in engine
damage.
Separate the crankcase halves (page 13-4).
Mark the bearing caps and bearings as you remove
them to indicate the correct cylinder for reassembly.
Remove the crankpin bearing cap nuts [1] and bearing
Be careful not to
caps [2].
damage the
crankpin, main
• Tap the side of the cap lightly if the bearing cap is
journal and bearing
hard to remove.
inserts.
Remove the crankshaft [3].
Before removal, position all the pistons at TDC (Top
Dead Center) to prevent damaging the crankpin with
the connecting rod.
Remove the main journal bearings [1] from both
crankcase halves.
Remove the crankpin bearings [2] from the connecting
rods and bearing caps.
Do not interchange the bearing inserts. They must be
installed in their original locations or the correct bearing
oil clearance may not be obtained, resulting in engine
damage.
14-4
[1]
[2]
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[2]
[3]