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502 50 30-19
502 50 30-19
Crankshaft and crankcase
Check that the there is no play in the
fill-out plates around the crank disks
(applies to models F
X
/F
XT
, R
X
).
Check that the there is no play in the
fill-out plates around the crank disks
(applies to models F
X
/F
XT
, R
X
).
Assembly
Mount the bearings in the crankcase
halves.
Assembly
Heat the crankcase halves to approx.
150°C using a hot air gun and position
the bearings.
Make sure they go right down into the
bearing seats.
First fit the crankshaft in the clutch-side
crankcase half.
Lubricate the big-end bearing with a
few drops of engine oil and position the
crankshaft in the clutch-side crankcase
half.
Pull the crankshaft into place with tool
no. 502 50 30-19.
Make sure that the connecting rod is
not squeezed against the crankcase!
Fit a new gasket to the clutch-side
crankcase half.
Pull the other crankcase half into
position and tighten the 4 crankcase
bolts.
Fit a new gasket to the clutch-side
crankcase half.
Place the other crankcase half over the
crankshaft and place the 4 crankcase
bolts so that they guide the gasket.
Pull the crankcase half into place with
tool no. 502 50 30-19.
Tighten the crankcase bolts.
Check that the crankshaft can rotate
easily. If not, hit the axle spindles
sharply a few times with a rubber
hammer so that the tension in the
crankshaft disappears.