ENGINE
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ENGINE COMPONENTS
INSPECTION AND SERVICE
CRANKCASE BEARINGS
BEARING INSPECTION
While the bearing is in the crankcase, rotate its inner race
and check to see that it turns smoothly. If it does not turn
quietly and smoothly, or if there are signs of any abnormali-
ties, the bearing is defective and must be replaced as fol-
lows.
BEARING REMOVAL
• Remove the bearing retainers
NOTE:
Remove the driveshaft bearing retainer
driveshaft bearing
• Remove the oil seals
09913-50121: Oil seal remover
CAUTION
The removed oil seals should be replaced with
new ones.
Remove the bearings.
CAUTION
The removed bearings should be replaced with
new ones.
along with the
using the special tool.