Ducati SUPERBIKE 848 MY 2008 Manual page 634

Crankcase assembly: crankshaft/connecting rods assembly
Check that each connecting rod (2) and cap are fitted with their locating pins (D).
Wash the pins and dry them with compressed air.
Clean and lubricate the journals and con-rod bearing shells (3) with engine oil and fit the connecting rods in their
original mounting positions.
Important
There are two types of big-end cap bolts (1):
- SPS bolts: can be identified from the marking on the head (E) and by the absence of the collar (F);
- LISI bolts: can be identified from the marking on the head (G) and by the presence of the collar (F).
The two types of bolts require different tightening procedures, as described below.
Use the recommended grease to lubricate the threads and underside of the heads of the new bolts (1) and the
threaded hole in the connecting rod, packing in grease from both sides of the hole.
Warning
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