Checking The Crankcase - Yamaha XV1700PCRC Service Manual

CRANKCASE
3. Turn:
• shift drum segment
NOTE:
_
Turn the shift drum segment 1 to the position
shown in the illustration. In this position, the
shift drum segment's teeth will not contact the
crankcase during crankcase separation.
4. Remove:
• right crankcase
CAUTION:
_
• First check that the shift drum segment's
teeth then remove the right crankcase.
• Tap on one side of the crankcase with a
soft-face hammer. Tap only on reinforced
portions of the crankcase, not on the
crankcase mating surfaces. Work slowly
and carefully and make sure the crank-
case halves separate evenly.
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CHECKING THE CRANKCASE

1. Thoroughly wash the crankcase halves in a
mild solvent.
2. Thoroughly clean all the gasket surfaces
and crankcase mating surfaces.
3. Check:
• crankcase
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• oil delivery passages
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed
air.
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