Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual page 283

Hold the engme
securely and take
care not to damage
rhe frame and
engine.
ENGINE REMOVAUINSTALLATION
Make sure the engine wires and cables are not
interfered with the frame components.
Slightly 11ft the engine upward, then slide
it
forward to
disconnect the universal joint [1) from the output shaft
[2] and rear propeller shaft 13].
Remove the O-rings [4] from the output shaft and rear
propeller shaft.
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NOTICE
I
00 not hold or strike the solenoid valves on the shift
valve body during engine romoval. Holding the solenoid
valve or 8Kcessive shock may damage the solenoid
valve.
Remove the engine out of the frame from the upper
side.
Remove the six nuls [1) and three engine mounting
rubbers [2) from the frame.
Remove the engine side mounting nuts [1) and bolts [2].
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Remove the engine under frame [3] and mounting
collars [4].
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Check the mounting rubbers [1] for detenoration. wear
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or damage.
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