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CRANKCASE
SEPARATING THE CRANKCASE
1.Separate:
Left crankcase
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Right crankcase
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Separation steps:
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Remove the crankcase bolts.
NOTE:
Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time and
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after all the bolts are loosened, remove
them.
Loosen the bolts in stages, using a criss-
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cross pattern.
È Left crankcase
É Right crankcase
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Remove the left crankcase.
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.
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Remove the dowel pins.
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CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDE
1.Check:
Timing chain
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Cracks/stiff → Replace the timing chain and
camshaft sprocket as a set.
2.Check:
Intake side timing chain guide
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Wear/damage → Replace.
CHECKING THE OIL DELIVERY PIPE
1.Check:
Oil delivery pipe
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Cracks/damage → Replace.
Clogged → Blow out with compressed air.
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