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Separating new conrod
Separating new conrod
On new conrods it is possible that the breaking point is not fully separated. If it is not possible to take off the conrod bearing cap by hand, proceed as follows:
–  Mark the conrod correspondence to the cylinder → Item.
   
–  Gently clamp conrod, as shown in illustration, in a vice with soft aluminium jaws.
  Note
t  Secure the conrod slowly so that it does not break.
t  The conrod is attached below the cutting line.
–  Unscrew the two bolts -arrows-. approx. 5 turns.
  N13-10285
–  Using a plastic hammer, carefully knock conrod bearing cap loose in direction of -arrow-.
  N13-10286

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