Crankcase And Crankshaft - Husqvarna 362XP Workshop Manual

8. If required, remove the crankshaft bearings from the
crankcase. Proceed as follows:
!
WARNING!
The crankcase halves are hot. Risk for
burns. Use protective gloves.
A. Remove the rubber stop (A). See fig. 5.
B. Remove the bush from the chain brake pivot (B).
See fig. 6.
C. Remove the oil filler cap.
D. Warm the relevant crankcase half to 200° C in
an oven.
E. Using protective gloves take out the crankcase half
and tap it gently, with the inside towards a wooden
bench or similar, so that the bearing drops out.
F. Fit the new bearing into the crankcase whilst it is
still hot.
9. Should the bearing have remained in place on the
crankshaft, remove it with puller 502 90 90-01.
10.If necessary, remove the following components:
A. Chain tension screw.
B. Guide bar bolts.
C. Bark gripper.
Cleaning and inspection
NOTE!
Ensure that no dirt or foreign particles enter
the bearings, if they are in place in the
crankcase.
Clean all components and scrape off the remains of gasket
material from the crankcase half mating surfaces.
Check the following:
1. The big end bearing does no have any radial play. Axial
play is acceptable.
2. The big end bearing does not have any score marks or
discoloration on the sides. See fig. 7.
3. The little end bearing surface is not scored or discoloured.
See fig. 8.
4. The crankshaft bearings do not have any play or
dissonance.
5. The sealing surfaces of the crankcase seals on the
crankshaft are not worn and that the rubber has not
hardened.
6. That the crankcase does not show signs of cracking.

CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT

Fig. 5
B
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
A
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