Crankshaft - Removal
Perform the following operations
Perform the following operations:
Engine - Remove - L Series
- Release and remove the crankshaft from the upper crankcase.
- Remove the balancer (see Balancer - Removal).
note
Identify the location of each bearing shell.Remove all bearings and inspect for damage, wear, overheating (blue discolouration) and any other signs of deterioration. Replace the bearings as a set if necessary (see Connecting Rod Big End Journal Checking, Measuring and Bearing Selection).If the camshaft drive chain sprocket is removed from the crankshaft for any reason, always install a new fixing. Tighten to 27 Nm.