Separating The Crankcase; Checking The Timing Chain And Timing Chain Guide; Checking The Bearings - Yamaha 2016 Grizzly yfm700gplg Service Manual

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SEPARATING THE CRANKCASE

• Crankcase bolts

Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time, in stag-

es and in a crisscross pattern. After all of the

bolts are fully loosened, remove them.

A. Crankcase (left)

B. Crankcase (right)

• Crankcase (right) "1"

• Remove the crankcase (right) with the crank-

case separating tool "2".

• Make sure the crankcase separating tool is

centered over the crankshaft.

• To protect the end of the crankshaft, place

an appropriate sized socket between the

crankcase separating tool bolt and the

• Do not tap on the crankshaft.

Crankcase separating tool

Crankcase separator

CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING

• Timing chain

Damage/stiffness → Replace the timing

chain and camshaft sprocket as a set.

• Timing chain guide (intake side)

Damage/wear → Replace.

Clean and lubricate, then rotate the inner

race with a finger.

Roughness → Replace.

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