Kohler Comand Pro CH1000 Service Manual page 93

2. Locate the two protruding tabs on the closure
plate. Carefully tap to break the gasket seal.
Do not pry on the sealing surfaces as this could
cause leaks. Separate the closure plate from the
crankcase. See Figure 8-53 and 8-54. Remove the
old gasket.
Tab
Figure 8-53. Location of Tabs.
Figure 8-54. Removing Closure Plate.
Oil Pump Assembly
The oil pump is mounted to the inside of the closure
plate. If service is required, refer to the service
procedures under Oil Pump Assembly in Section 9.
Remove Camshaft
1. Remove the camshaft and shim (if used). See
Figure 8-55.
Figure 8-55. Removing Camshaft.
Tab
Remove Connecting Rods with Pistons
and Rings
1. Remove the two hex fl ange screws securing the
closest connecting rod end cap. Remove the end
cap. See Figure 8-56.
Figure 8-56. Removing Connecting Rod Screws.
NOTE: If a carbon ridge is present at the top of
either cylinder bore, use a ridge reamer tool
to remove the ridge before att empting to
remove the piston.
Section 8
Disassembly
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