Disassembling The Crankcase - Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual

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B
CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS
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DISASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE

1. Remove:
S crankcase bolts
NOTE:
S Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time, in
stages and in a crisscross pattern. After all of
the bolts are fully loosened, remove them.
S Loosen the bolts in decreasing numerical or-
der (refer to the numbers in the illustration.)
A Right crankcase
B Left crankcase
2. Remove:
S 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.
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