Assembling The Crankcase - Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual

CRANKCASE
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ASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE

1. Lubricate:
• crankshaft journal bearings
(with the recommended lubricant)
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil
2. Apply:
• sealant
(onto the crankcase mating surfaces)
Yamaha bond No. 1215
90890-85505
NOTE:
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Do not allow any sealant to come into contact
with the oil gallery or crankshaft journal bear-
ings. Do not apply sealant to within 2 ~ 3 mm
of the crankshaft journal bearings.
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3. Install:
• upper crankcase 1
(onto the lower crankcase 2)
CAUTION:
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Before tightening the crankcase bolts,
make sure the transmission gears shift cor-
rectly when the shift drum assembly is
turned by hand.
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4. Install:
• final drive assembly
Refer to "MIDDLE GEAR".
NOTE:
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The arrow on the final drive assembly must
point towards the upper crankcase.
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