Disassembling Exhaust Cover; Inspecting Exhaust Cover; Disassembling Crankcase - TOHATSU TLDI 40 Service Manual

Disassembling Exhaust Cover

Remove the following components.
q Bolt: type H630 at 2 locations
w Bolt: type H630 at 12 locations
Remove in order starting from the highest
embossed number.
e Outer exhaust cover
r Inner exhaust cover
Remove by prying gently with a flathead
screwdriver alternately along the 4 grooves on the
sides of the cover. Prying too forcefully at only one
groove may bend the cover.

Inspecting Exhaust Cover

Inspect the following components.
e Outer exhaust cover
r Inner exhaust cover
t Cooling water nipple
Inspecting
• Check for scratches and distortion on mating
surfaces.
• Check cooling water nipple and other
passageways for clogging.

Disassembling Crankcase

Remove the following component.
q Crankcase bolt: type H845 at 14 locations
Remove in order starting from outer ones to inner
ones diagonally or circularly.
Remove the following components.
• Bolt: type H625 at 2 locations for lower head
• Lower head
• Crankcase
• Remove by prying gently along the grooves with
a flathead screwdriver.
• If the crankshaft is stuck to the crankcase,
disengage by tapping lightly using a plastic
hammer.
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