Engine Removal; Preparation For Removal; Seat And Fuel Tank - Yamaha XT550J Service Manual

ENGINE OVERHAUL
ENGINE REMOVAL
NOTE: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
It is not necessary to remove the engine in
order to remove the clutch and/or the AC
magneto.
A. Preparation for Removal
1. All dirt, mud, dust, and foreign material
must be removed from the engine
before removal and disassembly. This
will help keep foreign material out of the
engine oil.
2.
Before engine removal and disassembly,
be sure that you have the proper tools
and cleaning equipment. With them,
you can perform a clean and efficient
job.
NOTE: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
When disassembling the engine, keep mated
parts together. This includes gears, cylinders,
pistons, and other parts that have been
"mated" through normal wear. Mated parts
must be reused as an assembly or replaced.
3. During engine disassembly, clean all
parts and place them in trays in the order
of disassembly. This will speed up
assembly time and help assure that all
parts are correctly reinstalled in the
engine.
4. Start the engine and let it warm-up.
Stop the engine and drain the engine oil.
3-1
NOTE: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Remove the air bleed screw and then loosen
the filter cover screw.
1. Air bleed screw 2. Filter cover screw
5. Remove the left and right sidecovers.
B. Seat and Fuel Tank
1. Turn the fuel cock to "OFF".
2. Loosen the seat securing bolts and
remove the seat.
3. Loosen the fuel tank securing bolt and
remove the fuel tank.