Conrod Removal And Installation - Suzuki SFV650 Service Manual

1D-79 Engine Mechanical:

Conrod Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove the crankshaft assembly from the
crankcase. Refer to "Engine Bottom Side
Disassembly (Page 1D-58)".
2) Loosen the conrod cap bolts, and tap the conrod cap
bolts lightly with plastic hammer to remove the
conrod cap.
3) Remove the conrods and mark them to identify their
respective cylinders.
4) Remove the bearings (1).
NOTE
• Do not remove the bearings (1) unless
absolutely necessary.
• Make a note of where the bearings are
removed from so that they can be
reinstalled in their original positions.
CAUTION
!
When removing the bearings, be careful not
to scratch the conrods and the bearings.
1
Installation
1) When installing the bearings into the conrod cap and
conrod, be sure to fix the stopper part "A" first, and
then press in the opposite side of the bearing.
NOTE
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Inspect and select the conrod crank pin
bearing if necessary. Refer to "Conrod Crank
Pin Bearing Inspection and Selection
(Page 1D-81)".
2) Apply molybdenum oil solution to the crank pin and
bearing surface.
CAUTION
!
Be sure to clean the conrod big end.
M/O: Molybdenum oil (Molybdenum oil
solution)
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3) When fitting the conrod cap, make sure that I.D.
code "B" on each conrod faces intake side and that
embossed lettering "C" on each conrod faces
outside.
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"A"
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"B"
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"C"
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