Removing The Crankshaft; Removing The Countershaft; Inspecting The Crankcase Halves - APRILIA PEGASO 650 STRADA Service Station Manual

Engine

Removing the crankshaft

•
Before removing the crankshaft, sepa-
rate the crankcase halves, remove the
countershaft and remove the gear
shaft unit.
•
Use the crankcase separator tool to
take out the crankshaft.
Specific tooling
8140853 Crankcase separator
See also
Splitting the
crankcase halves
Removing the
countershaft
Disassembling the gearbox

Removing the countershaft

•
Open the crankcase halves.
•
Remove the countershaft.
See also
Splitting the
crankcase halves

Inspecting the crankcase halves

BEARINGS AND OIL SEAL CHECK
Using a non-aggressive solvent thoroughly clean both sections of the engine crankcase, the ball bear-
ings and all the bearing seats. Clean the seal surfaces and check that they are not damaged.
CAUTION
TO AVOID DAMAGING BOTH CRANKCASE HALVES PLACE THEM ON A FLAT SURFACE.
Check that both crankcase halves are not cracked or damaged.
Check that all threads are in proper conditions.
Check that all oil seals remaining in their position are not worn or damaged.
Check all ball bearings for clearance, smoothness and potential distortions.
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