Installing The Crankshaft Main Journal Bearings; Installing The Connecting Rods - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
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INSTALLING THE CRANKSHAFT MAIN
JOURNAL BEARINGS
1. Attach:
• crankshaft main journal bearings
NOTE:
Attach the crankshaft main journal bearing to
the plane bearing installer 1.
Plane bearing installer
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2. Install:
• crankshaft main journal bearings 2
NOTE:
• Align the projection a on the bearing with
the projection b on the crankcase.
• Place an iron 3 plate beneath the crankcase
and press fit until the end of the plain bearing
installer touches the iron plate.

INSTALLING THE CONNECTING RODS

1. Install:
• big end bearings 1
NOTE:
• Align the projection a of the big end bear-
ings with the notches b in the connecting
rod cap.
• Install each big end bearing in its original
place.
2. Install:
• connecting rods
NOTE:
• The stamped "Y" mark a on the connecting
rods should face towards the left side of the
crankcase.
• Install each connecting rod in its original
place.
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