Changing The Connecting Rod, Conrod Bearing And Crank Pin - KTM 350 EXC-F EU 2012 Repair Manual

30/ENGINE - WORK ON THE INDIVIDUAL PARTS

Changing the connecting rod, conrod bearing and crank pin

20.8
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Repeat the operation on the opposite side.
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Ensure that the new crankshaft bearing inner race is flush.
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After replacing the crankshaft bearings, the crankshaft end play must be
measured.
Main work
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Position crankshaft
Extrude plate, base (77229009000) (
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Press the crank pin with the special tool out of the upper crank web.
Pressing device for crankshaft, complete (75029047000) (
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Hold the lower crank web.
302917-10
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Remove the connecting rod and bearing.
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Press the crank pin out of the lower crank web.
302918-10
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Press in the new crank pin
Oil hole
If the oil holes are not correctly aligned, the conrod bearing will not be sup-
plied with oil.
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Use compressed air to check that the oil hole is clear.
302912-10
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Mount the new bearing
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Thoroughly oil the bearing.
302913-10
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Position special tool
Pressing device for crankshaft, complete (75029047000) (
Insert for crankshaft pressing tool (77229008000) (
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Insert the crank web with connecting rod and bearing. Position the second crank
web.
302920-10
in the press using special tool
1
as far as possible.
3
is aligned with oil hole .
A B
and connecting rod
4
on the press.
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