ANUAL SERVICE M

CRANKSHAFT REMOVAL

REMOVAL

Separate the crankcase (page 13-10).

Remove the transmission (page 13-11).

The crankshaft can Remove the crankshaft from the right crankcase.

be removed with the transmission installed.

INSPECTION

Turn the inner race of the crankshaft bearing with your finger.

The bearing should turn smoothly and quietly.

Also check that the bearing outer race fits tightly in the crankcase.

Replace any bearing if the race dose not turn smoothly, quietly, or if the outer race fits loosely in the crankcase (page 13-16).

Place the crankshaft on a stand or V-blocks.

Set the dial indicator on the main journal as shown. Rotate the crankshaft two revolutions (720°) and read the runout.

SERVICE LIMITS: L: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)

R: 0.03 mm (0.001 in)

Measure the connecting rod big end radial clear­ance in both X and Y directions.

SERVICE LIMIT: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)

Measure the connecting rod big end side clearance. SERVICE LIMIT: 0.75 mm (0.030 in)