DISASSEMBLY OF BASIC ENGINE
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4.1 Laying crankcase on its side
Attach the wire rope to the crankcase. By using a crane,
hoist the crankcase and lay it with its side faced downwards.
Layin crankcase on its side
4.2 Measuring connecting rod end play
(1)
Measure the clearance (end play) between the
connecting rod big-end and crankshaft by using the
thickness gauge.
(2) If it exceeds the limit, replace the connecting rod with
new one.
Measuring connecting rod end play
4.3 Removing connecting rod cap
(1)
Mark the cylinder number on the connecting rod and
connecting rod cap.
(2) Remove the connecting rod cap.
(3) Be sure to make the disassembled lower connecting rod
bearing easy to recognize its cylinder number, and
upper or lower.
Note: Be careful not to damage the bearings. Be sure to
arrange the disassembled bearings in the order for
correct assembly.
Removing connecting rod cap
Item Standard Limit
Connecting rod end play
0.15 to 0.35 mm
[0.0059 to 0.0138 in.]
0.50 mm
[0.0197 in.]
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