Engine Removal - Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual

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Install the washer and coliar with their "OUT-SIDE "
marks facing out.
Tighten the drive sprocket bolt to the specified
torque.
TORQUE: 31 N 'm (3.2 kgf·m, 23 Ibf.ft)
Install the spacer, sprocket cover and tighten the
bolts securely.
Adjust drive chain slack (page 4-24).
ENGINE REMOVAL
Drain the engine oil (page 4-20).
Drain the transmission oil (page 4-23),
Drain the coolant (page 7-7) .
Remove the following:
- Seat (page 3-3)
left/rig ht/center engine guards (page 3-5)
Fuel tank (page 3-8)
Spark plug cap (page 4-12)
Ignition coil (page 18-8)
Exhaust system (page 3-13)
Carburetor (page 6-1 1)
Drive sprocket (page 8-4)
Kickstarter pedal (page 11 -5)
Gearshift pedal (page 1' -24)
Brake pedal (page 16-24)
Radiator reserve tank (page 7-9)
'05 and '06 Remove the PAIR control valve (page 6-30).
California type, Disconnect the breather hoses,
A fter '06;
Remove the bolt and ground cable.
Remove the nut and starter motor cable.
Remove the bolt and clutch cable stay, then discon-
nect the clutch cable from the clutch lifter lever.
ENGINE REMOVAl/INSTALLATION
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