Assembly - Sea-doo SP 5876 Shop Manual

Connecting Rod Big End Axial Play
Using a feeler gauge, measure distance between
thrust washer and crankshaft counterweight.
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1. Measuring big end axial play
2. Feeler gauge

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is essentially the reverse of disassem-
bly procedures. However pay particular attention
to the following.
2,4,5,14, Bearing and Crankshaft
Apply Loctite 767 Anti-seize on part of crankshaft
where bearing fits.
Prior to installation, place bearings into a container
filled with oil, previously heated to 75°C (167°F).
This will expand bearing and ease installation.
Or, as an alternate method, apply heat with a pro-
pane torch. Lay bearing on a steel plate, then heat
plate through bearing bore until smoke is noticed
from bearing. Install bearing carefully on crank-
shaft.
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CAUTION : Immediately stop heating as
soon as smoke is noticed. Overheating
bearing will melt plastic cage. Practice with
used bearings on first try.
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1. Bearing against a steel plate
2. Propane torch
3. Heat plate through bearing bore
5, Outer PTO Bearing
To properly position the outer PTO bearing, a dis-
tance gauge must be temporarily installed against
the inner bearing. Slide the outer bearing until
stopped by the distance gauge, then remove it.
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1. Distance gauge
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Section 04 ENGINE
Sub-Section 03 (BOTTOM END)
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ENGINE DISTANCE GAUGE
587 P/N 290 876 826
717 P/N 290 876 827
787 P/N 290 876 828
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