Section 03
ENGINE
Subsection 10
(CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT)
03-10-10
VMR2004_133_03_10A.FM
CRANKSHAFT
Removal
Remove:
– balancer shaft (see BALANCER SHAFT above)
– crankshaft
no. 3
.
1. Crankshaft
2. Crankcase PTO
Inspection
Replace crankshaft if the gears are worn or other-
wise damaged.
1. Balancer gear
2. Crankshaft timing gear
Connecting Rod Big End Axial Play
Using a feeler gauge, measure distance between
butting face of connecting rod and crankshaft coun-
terweight. If the distance exceeds specified toler-
ance, replace the crankshaft.
1. Crankshaft
2. Feeler gauge
Connecting Rod/Piston Pin Clearance
Measure piston pin. Compare to inside diameter of
connecting rod
no. 6
.
1. Bore gauge
2. Connecting rod
1
R400motr26A
2
2
R400motr27A
1
CONNECTING ROD BIG END
MINIMUM (new)
0.100 mm (.004 in)
MAXIMUM (new)
0.352 mm (.014 in)
SERVICE LIMIT
0.5 mm (.02 in)
1
R400motr28A
2
1
R400motr29A
2