2001 Polaris SLX, PRO 1200, Virage TX, Genesis, Virage TXi, Genesis i Personal Watercraft Service Manual, Page 105Get this manual
EngineCooling Engine InspectionAll 1200 ModelsContinued
Connecting Rod Small End Inspection
1Clean small end of connecting rod and inspect inner bore with magnifying glassLook for any surface irregularities including pitting, wear, or dentsRun your fingernail around the inside of the rod and check for rough spots, galling, or wearOil and install needle bearing and pin in connecting rodRotate pin slowly and check for rough spots or any resistance to movementSlide pin back and forth through bearing while rotating and check for rough spotsWith pin and bearing centered in rod, twist ends back and forth in all directions to check for excessive axial playPull up and down evenly on both ends of pin to check for radial playReplace pin andbearing ifthere is any resistance to rotation or excessive axial or radial movementIf play or roughness is evident with new pin and bearing, replace the connecting rod