Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Installing the crankshaft

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Engine / Crankshaft / Installing the crankshaft

1. Install:

  • Crankshaft "1"

NOTE:

Install the crankshaft with the crankshaft installer pot "2", crankshaft installer bolt "3", adapter (M12) "4" and spacer (crankshaft installer) "5".


Installing the crankshaft


CAUTION:

To avoid scratching the crankshaft and to ease the installation procedure, lubricate the oil seal lips with lithium-soap-based grease and each bearing with engine oil.

NOTE:

Hold the connecting rod at top dead center (TDC) with one hand while turning the nut of the crankshaft installer bolt with the other. Turn the crankshaft installer bolt until the crankshaft bottoms against the bearing.

    Checking the crankshaft
    1. Measure: Crankshaft runout Out of specification Replace the crankshaft, bearing or both. NOTE: Turn the crankshaft slowly. 2. Measure: Big end side clearance Out of speci ...

    Transmission
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    Other materials:

    Checking the piston rings
    1. Measure: Piston ring side clearance Out of specification Replace the piston and piston rings as a set. NOTE: Before measuring the piston ring side clearance, eliminate any carbon deposits from the piston ring grooves and piston rings. 2. Install: Piston ring (into the cylind ...

    Checking and charging the battery
    WARNINGBatteries generate explosive hydrogen gas and contain electrolyte which is made of poisonous and highly caustic sulfuric acid. Therefore, always follow these preventive measures: Wear protective eye gear when handling or working near batteries. Charge batt ...

    Installing the exhaust assembly
    1. Install: Exhaust assembly "1" Exhaust pipe nuts "2" Exhaust assembly bolts "3" "4" NOTE: Do not fully tighten the nuts and bolts. 2. Tighten: Exhaust pipe nuts "2" Exhaust assembly bolt "4" Exhaust assembly bolt "3" ...

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