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9-18 CRANKSHAFT/CRANKCASE Crankshaft and Connecting Rods Connecting Rod Removal • Remove: Engine (see Engine Removal in the Engine Removal/In- • Remove the carbon to prevent damaging the piston rings NOTE ○ Number the connecting rod/piston assemblies before • Remove: Connecting Rod Cap Nuts [A] • Push the connecting rod end into the cylinder, and pull the • Reassemble the connecting rod cap to the connecting rod Connecting Rod Installation • Install the connecting rod bearing inserts. ○ Be sure tang [A] on the bearing inserts are seated in the • Install a piece of vinyl tubing [B] over each connecting • Apply engine oil to the following parts. Cylinder Bores • Rotate the crankshaft so that the crankpin is at bottom of |