CRANKSHAFT/PISTON V45 BEARING INSPECTION CONNECTING RODS Inspect the bearing inserts for damage or separation. Clean all oil from the bearing inserts and crankpins. Put a piece of plastigauge on each crankpin avoiding the oil hole. CAUTION: The bearing tabs should face toward the exhaust parts. Remember the front and rear cylinder exhaust ports face opposite directions. PLASTIC GAUGE Install the bearing caps and rods on the correct crankpins, and tighten them evenly. TORQUE: 30-34 N•m (3.0-3.4 kg-m, 22-25 ft-lb) NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspection. Remove the caps and measure the compressed plastigauge on each crankpin. OIL CLEARANCE SERVICE LIMIT: 0.08 mm (0.003 in) 1 2- 8 174 Date of Issue: May, 1982 © HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.