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9-16 CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION
Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
Connecting Rod Installation
NOTICE
To minimize vibration, the connecting rods should
have the same weight mark.
BigEndCap[A]
Connecting Rod [B]
Weight Mark, Alphabet [C]
Diameter Mark [D]: “
”ornomark
NOTICE
If the connecting rods, big end bearing inserts, or
crankshaft are replaced with new ones, select the
bearing insert and check clearance with a plasti-
gage (press gauge) before assembling engine to be
sure the correct bearing inserts are installed.
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Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution [A] to the inner
surfaces of upper and lower bearing inserts.
•
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the connecting rod
big end inside surface [B].
•
Do not apply any grease or oil to the cap inside and cap
insert outside [C].
•
Install the inserts so that their nails [D] are on the same
side and fit them into the recess of the connecting rod and
cap.
NOTICE
Wrong application of oil and grease could cause
bearing damage.
When installing the inserts [A], be careful not to damage
the insert surface with the edge of the connecting rod [B]
or the cap [C]. One way to install inserts is as follows.
Installation [D] to Cap
Installation [E] to Connecting Rod
Push [F]
Spare Dowel Pin [G]
Connecting Rod Bolts [H]
•
Remove debris and clean the surface of inserts.
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Install the cap on the connecting rod, aligning the weight
and diameter marks.
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Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution [MO] to the
threads and seating surfaces of the big end nuts and
bolts.
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