Yamaha DRAG STAR XVS1100 (1999) [170/355] Crankshaft and connecting rods

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CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS

ENG

NOTE:

48 Nm (4.8 mkg)

NOTE:

EB412440

CHECKING THE BEARINGS AND OIL

SEALS

1. Check:

 bearings

Clean and lubricate the bearings, then rotate

the inner race with your finger

Rough movement  Replace.

2. Check:

 oil seals

Damage/wear  Replace.

INSTALLING THE CRANKSHAFT

3. Install:

 connecting rod bearings

 Align the projection

of the bearings with the

notches

in the connecting rod cap.

 Install each bearing in its original place.

4. Install:

 connecting rods

 The stamped “Y” mark

on the connecting

rods should face towards the left side of the

crankcase.

 Install each connecting rod in its original place.

5. Install:

 connecting rod cap

Be sure that the characters

on the side of the

cap and connecting rod are aligned.

6. Tighten:

 nuts (connecting rod cap)

Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the rod

cap bolt threads and nut surfaces.