SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
• The crankcase must be separated to service the following:
- Oil pump (page 5-6)
- Crankshaft/connecting rod (page 13-6)
! - HFT (page 11-89)
• The following parts must be removed before separating the crankcase:
- Oil filter (page 4-12)
- Water pump (page 7-15)
- Cylinder head (page 9-13)
- Cylinder (page 10-4)
- Piston (page 10-5)
- Flywheel (page 12-5)
- Starter motor (page 21-6)
- VS sensor (page 22-12)
- Oil pump driven sprocket (page 5-5)
- Swash plate control m otor (page 11-97)
- Side gear case (page 14-22)
• Be careful not to damage the crankcase mating surfaces when servicing.
• Mark and store the connecting rods, bearing caps and bearing inserts to be sure of their correct locations fo r reassem
bly.
• The crank pin and main journal bearing inserts are select fit and are identified by color codes. Select replacement bear
ings from the code tables. After selecting new bearings, recheck the oil clearance. Incorrect oil clearance can cause
major engine damage.
CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT