NOTE
If the crankshaft is replaced with a new one, refer to the Connecting Rod Big End Bearing/Crankshaft Main Bearing Insert Selection in the Specifications.
NOTICE
If the crankshaft, bearing inserts, or crankcase halves are replaced with new ones, select the bearing inserts and check clearance with a plastigage (press gauge) before assembling engine to be sure the correct bearing inserts are installed.
Turn the oil groove side of the thrust washer to the crankshaft.
NOTE
Front [D]
Connecting Rod Removal
Crankshaft Removal
Connecting Rod InstallationECU Power Supply Inspection
Remove the upper air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner
Element Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Visually inspect the ECU connectors.
If the connector is clogged with mud or dust, blow it off
with compressed air.
Remove the ECU (see ECU Removal).
Visually inspect the ...
Throttle Body Assy Installation
Apply a thin coat of grease to the throttle cable lower ends.
Fit the accelerator cable end [A] and the decelerator cable
end [B] into the throttle pulley.
Install the clamp [C] securely.
Install the throttle body assy holder clamp bolt heads [A]
outside as shown in the figure.
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Air Cleaner Housing Removal
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal).
Disconnect the secondary fuel hose [A] from the delivery
pipe of the nozzle assy [B] (see Fuel Hose Replacement
in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Disconnect the secondary fuel injector connectors [C].
Free the lead from the grooves [D].
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