Side Clearance Inspection; Connecting Rod Removal - Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual

CRANKSHAFTITRANSMISSION
SIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION
Before removing the connecting rods, check the big
FEELER GAUGE
end side clearance.
Measure the side clearance by inserting the feeler
gauge between the crankshaft and connecting rod
big end.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
CONNEC"rlNG ROD REMOVAL
Tap the side of the
Remove the crankpin bearing cap nuts and the bear­
CAPS
cap lightly if bearing
ing caps.
cap is hard to
remove.
Mark the rods, bearings and caps as you remove
them to indicate the Gorrect cylinder and position on
the crankpins for reassembly.
For the
conn~cting
rod small end inspection
(page 10-7).
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