DISASSEMBLY OF BASIC ENGINE
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4.8 Uprearing crankcase
Uprear the crankcase softly with its upper faced downward.
Positioning crankcase
4.9 Measuring crankshaft end play
(1)
With attach the dial gauge to top of the crankshaft,
measure the end play.
(2) If measured value exceeds the limit, replace the flange
bearing with new one.
Measuring crankshaft end play
4.10 Removing main bearing cap
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When removing the main bearing cap, be careful to
not damage the lower main bearing lower that are
attached to the cap. Also be careful not to drop those
parts, which may damage the crankshaft.
(1) Unscrew the main bearing cap bolts.
(2) Unscrew the main bearing cap.
Note: Mark the bearings for their cylinder numbers.
Removing main bearing cap
Item Standard Limit
Crankshaft end play
0.100 to 0.204 mm
[0.0039 to 0.0080 in.]
0.300 mm
[0.0118 in.]