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NOTICE
The big end cap will only fit one way, note the orientation of the bearing cap for
installation.
2. Mark each big end cap and connecting rod to identify both items as a matched pair
and to identify the correct orientation of the bearing cap to the connecting rod.
NOTICE
It may be necessary to gently tap the big end cap with a rubber mallet to release the
cap.
3. Release the connecting rod bolts and remove the big end cap. Make sure the bearing
shell remains in place in the big end cap. Discard the connecting rod bolts.
1. Big end cap
2. Connecting rod bolt
4. Detach the connecting rod from the crankshaft. Make sure the bearing shell remains
in place with the connecting rod.
5. Carefully remove the crankshaft from the upper crankcase.