Honda MUV700 big red Service Manual page 222

ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Move the gear case assembly forward for maximum
clearance between the propeller shaft joint and
engine.
Pull the shaft jOint out of the output shaft of the
engine.
Remove the O· ring .
Remove the following from the engine upper
mount:
- two engine hanger bolts (engine side)
- engine hanger nut and bolt (frame side)
- hanger bracket
- mounting rubbers
Set suitable wooden blocks between the engine and
underbody to support the engine.
Becarefulnotto
Remove the following from each engine lower
damage the brake
mount:
pipeS
of
the left -
engine hanger nut and bolt
engme mounting -
two hanger bracket bolts
area - hanger bracket
- mounting rubbers
Make sure the engine wires and cables is not inler-
fered with the frame components.
Hold the engme
Lift the engine and place it on the floor. Remove the
securely and take
engine out of the frame from the left side.
care not to damage
the
frame and
engine
8-8
NOTICE
Do
not hold or strike the solenoid valves on the shift
valve body during engine removal. Holding the
solenoid valve or excessive shock may damage the
solenoid valve.
Remove the engine mounting bushings and dust
seals.
(left side shown)