Tracker Off-Road XTR1000 Service Manual page 43

YM-016A
19. Tip the engine upside down; then remove the cap
screws securing the oil pan to the crankcase. Using a
soft hammer, gently tap around the oil pan until it
separates. Account for the oil pan gasket and two
dowel pins.
SNO-759
 NOTE: Note the location of the different-length cap
screws for assembling purposes.
20. Remove the two cap screws securing the oil pump
chain guide. Remove the cap screw securing the oil
pump driven gear (A) to the oil pump using the
sprocket holding tool (B); then remove the oil pump
chain and timing chain from the crankshaft.
SNO-760
21. Remove the five cap screws securing the oil pump to
the crankcase. Account for two dowel pins, one
insert, and two O-rings.
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YM-020A
22. Loosen the cap screws in decreasing numerical order
of the embossed numbers on the crankcase. Loosen
each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time. After all screws are
loosened, remove the screws. Remove the lower
crankcase half.
SNO-761
CAUTION
DO NOT drive any tool between the halves to separate
the crankcase. Damage to the sealing surfaces will
result.
 NOTE: Tap on one side of the crankcase with a soft
hammer. Tap only on reinforced portions of the
crankcase, not on the crankcase mating surfaces.
Work slowly and carefully and make sure that the
crankcase halves separate evenly.
23. Remove the cap screws securing the connecting rod
caps (A) to the connecting rods. Account for the
bearings.
SNO-762