CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
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CHECKING THE CRANKCASE
1. Thoroughly wash the crankcase halves in a
mild solvent.
2. Thoroughly clean all the gasket surfaces and
crankcase mating surfaces.
3. Check:
• crankcase
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• oil delivery passages
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
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CHECKING THE BEARINGS AND OIL
SEALS
1. Check:
• bearings
Clean and lubricate the bearings, then rotate
the inner race with your finger.
Rough movement → Replace.
2. Check:
• oil seals
Damage/wear → Replace.
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CHECKING THE CIRCLIPS AND WASHERS
1. Check:
• circlips
Bends/damage/looseness → Replace.
• washers
Bends/damage → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE CRANKSHAFT
1. Install:
• crankshaft assembly
• timing chain
CAUTION:
To avoid scratching the crankshaft and to
ease the installation procedure, apply arease
onto the oil seal lips and apply engine oil onto
each bearing.
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