CHAPTER 3 ENGINE
BUCK 450 SERVICE MANUAL 20.0
CRANKSHAFT&BALANCER REMOVAL
1. Remove:
Crankshaft assembly
Balancer assembly
Timing chain
NOTE:
Before removing the crankshaft assembly,
remove the timing chain from the crankshaft
sprocket.
If the timing chain hooks to the crankshaft
sprocket, the crankshaft cannot be removed.
CRANKSHAFT INSPECTION
1. Measure:
Crankshaft runout
Out of specification → Replace
crankshaft
and/or bearing.
NOTE:
Measure the crankshaft runout with the crankshaft
assembly running slowly.
Runout limit:
0.03 mm
2. Measure:
Big end side clearance
Out of specification → Replace big end bearing,
crank pin and/or connecting rod.
Big end side clearance:
0.35-0.85 mm
3. Measure:
Crank width
Out of specification → Replace crankshaft.
Crank width:
59.95-60.00 mm
CHAPTER 3
ENGINE
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