7. ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Pull out the long engine collar.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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● At installing the engine, be careful not
to catch your hand or finger between
the engine hanger and crankcase.
● Check for leakage of the engine oil and
engine coolant.
Torque:
Engine mounting bolt:
80 N•m (8 kgf•m, 58 lbf•ft)
Engine mounting nut:
80 N•m (8 kgf•m, 58 lbf•ft)
Route the brake hoses and wires properly
(page 1-12).
INSPECTION
Inspect the bearing:
Bearings allow play in the right/eft crankcase
or the bearing turns roughly → Replace.
Inspect the engine mount bolt:
Band/Damage → Replace
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent
engine mount bolt.
XCITING 500
Long Engine Collar
Bearing
7-10