Yamaha YZF-R6RC Automobile User Manual


 
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CONNECTING RODS AND PISTONS
ENG
NOTE:
2. Install:
Spiston
1
(onto the respective connecting rod
2
)
Spiston pin
3
Spiston pin clip
New
4
SApply engine oil onto the piston pin.
SMake sure that the “Y” mark
a
on the connect-
ing rod faces left when the arrow mark
b
on
the piston is pointing up. Refer to the illustra-
tion.
SReinstall each piston into its original cylinder
(numbering order starting from the left: #1 to
#4).
3. Lubricate:
Spiston
Spiston rings
Scylinder
(with the recommended lubricant)
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil
4. Offset:
Spiston ring end gaps
a
Top ring
b
Lower oil ring rail
c
Upper oil ring rail
d
2nd ring
e
Oil ring expander
5. Lubricate:
Scrankshaft pins
Sbig end bearings
Sconnecting rod big end inner surface
(with the recommended lubricant)
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil