Crankcase Separation - Yamaha XVS6501997 Service Manual

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CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS

CRANKCASE SEPARATION

1. Separate:
S Left crankcase
S Right crankcase
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Separation steps:
D Remove the crankcase bolts.
NOTE:
D Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time and
after all the bolts are loosened, remove them.
D Loosen the bolts in numerical order (see
numbers on the illustration).
D Turn the shift cam
the figure so that it does not contact the
crankcase when separating the crankcase.
A Right crankcase
B Left crankcase
D Remove the right crankcase
NOTE:
For this removal, slits a in the crankcase can
be use as shown.
CAUTION:
Use a soft hammer to tap on one side of the
crankcase. Tap only on reinforced portions
of the crankcase. Do not tap on the crank-
case mating surfaces. Work slowly and
carefully. Make sure that the crankcase
halves separate evenly.
D Remove the dowel pins and O-ring.
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to the position shown in
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