12.LEFT CRANKSCASE/CRANKSHAFT/                                 MXU 550EXi/MXU500i
   BALANCE SHAFT
 Measure the connecting rod small end free
 play (A).
                                                                   A
 Out of specification:
                 0.8 ~ 1 mm (0.032 ~ 0.04 in)                  B        B
                     Replace the crankshaft.

 Measure the crankshaft run out (B).

 Service Limit (replace if over):                                  C
                            0.1 mm (0.004 in)                       D

 Measure the connecting rod big end side
 clearance (C).

 Service Limit (replace if over):
      Not USA type: 0.6 mm (0.024 in)
      USA type :        0.8 mm (0.032 in)

 Measure the crank width (D).

 Out of specification:
             72 ~ 72.05 mm (2.88 ~ 2.882 in)
                     Replace the crankshaft.



 Turn the crankshaft bearings and check for             Play
 excessive play.                                                               Play
 Measure the crankshaft bearing play.

 Service Limit (replace if over):
  Axial    : 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
  Radial : 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
                                                Axial                       Radial




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