Installing The Connecting Rods - Yamaha FZS600'98 Service Manual

2
2
CRANKSHAFT
For example, if the connecting rod "P
the crankshaft web "P1" numbers are "4"
and "1" respectively, then the bearing size
for "P
Bearing size for P
P
1
web) = 4 – 1 = 3 (brown)
BIG END
BEARING
COLOR CODE
2
EB412700

INSTALLING THE CONNECTING RODS

1. Lubricate:
S bolt threads
S nut seats
(with the recommended lubricant)
3
2. Lubricate:
S crankshaft pins
S big end bearings
S connecting rod inner surface
(with the recommended lubricant)
3. Install:
S big end bearings 1
S connecting rods 2
S connecting rod caps 3
(onto the crankshaft pins)
NOTE:
S Align the projections on the big end bear-
ings with the notches in the connecting
rods and connecting rod caps.
S Be sure to reinstall each big end bearing in
its original place.
S Make sure that the "Y" marks a on the
connecting rods face towards the left side
of the crankshaft.
S Make sure that the characters on both the
connecting rod and connecting rod cap are
aligned.
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ENG
" is:
1
:
1
(connecting rod) – P1 (crankshaft-
1 2
2
blue black brown green
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil
" and
1
3 4