Husqvarna K 960 Workshop Manual page 38

504 90 90-02
CRANKCASE
Separating the crank-
case
Tools
A universal puller and a special
tool are needed to split the
crankcase.
544 06 00-02
Starting position
Note that the crankshaft's stuf -
fing boxes are to be dismantled.
Split the crankcase
Remove the screws.
Connecting rod
Check that there is no radial
play on the connecting rod by
the crankshaft journal.
Clean the gasket surfaces
Carefully clean the gasket sur -
faces.
Filled balance weights
The balance weights on both
sides of the crank can be re -
moved and replaced.
Separating the crankcase
Tools
A universal puller (504 90 90-02) and a
special tool (grip plate) from Husqvarna
(544 06 00-02) are needed to spilt the
crankcase.
Starting position
Dismantle the basic modules from the
crankcase.
Note that the crankshaft's stuffing
boxes are to be dismantled.
Separate the crankcase
Remove the seven screws that hold
together the crankcase halves.
Fit the grip plate (544 06 00-02) and press
out the crankshaft with the puller.
Press out the crankshaft from the other
crankcase half in the equivalent manner.
Connecting rod
Check that there is no radial play on the
connecting rod by the crankshaft journal.
If this is the case the whole unit must be
replaced.
Clean the gasket surfaces
Carefully clean the gasket surfaces. No
gasket residue must remain.
Filled balance weights
The balance weights on both sides of the
crank can be removed and replaced.
These are important for the function of
the engine and must not be forgotten
when reassembling.
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