Ducati Monster 695 User Manual page 535

Casing unit: connecting rods
Caution
Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts shown in this exploded view diagram. These parts do not appear
in the figures near the text.
Removing the connecting rods
Operations
Remove the engine from the frame
Remove the lubrication system
Remove the complete head unit with
timing system
Remove the complete cylinder/piston
unit
Remove the generator-side cover
and the complete generator
Remove engine ignition assembly
Remove the clutch-side cover
Remove the complete clutch unit
Open the casings
Open the casings and then remove the crankshaft (1) together with connecting rod (5).
Disassembling the connecting rods
To disassemble the connecting rods, unscrew the bolts (8) and separate the connecting rods from the crankshaft.
Caution
Do not confuse the connecting rod components and keep them in the original mounting position.
Overhauling the connecting rods
Run the following dimensional checks on the connecting rods:
- Connecting rod to gudgeon pin assembly clearance (Sect. C 1.1,
Change a connecting rod when badly worn. Connecting rod small end bush must be in good condition and firmly set in
its seat. Measure parallelism error 100 mm away from the longitudinal axis of the connecting rod:
H less h must be lower than 0.02 mm. If not so, change the connecting rod.
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Reference See Section
N 1, Removing the engine
N 2.1,
Removing the oil pump
N 4.3, Head unit: camshafts
N 5, Removing cylinder / piston assy
N 8, Flywheel - generator
P 3, Electric starting
N 6.2, Removing the clutch cover
N 6.1, Disassembling the APTC
system
N 9.2, Opening the casings
Cylinder / piston).