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Cleaning Procedure

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  1. Clean the following components in solvent:
    • Crankshaft bearings
    • Connecting rod bearings
    • Crankshaft journals
    • Crankpin journals
    • Crankshaft oil passages
    • Crankshaft threaded holes
  2. WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  3. Dry the following components with compressed air:
    • Crankshaft bearings
    • Connecting rod bearings
    • Crankshaft journals
    • Crankpin journals
    • Crankshaft oil passages
    • Crankshaft threaded holes