Cylinder Removal; Cylinder/Piston Removal - Honda Transalp XL700V Manual

CYLINDER/PISTON

CYLINDER/PISTON REMOVAL

CYLINDER REMOVAL

The front cylinder uses the same service procedure
as the rear cylinder.
Remove the cylinder head (page 8-13).
Remove the bolts and under cowl stay.
Front cylinder only:
Release the clutch cable and water hoses from
under cowl stay.
Remove the bolts and water hose joint/O-ring.
Front cylinder only:
Remove the retaining clips.
Slide the cylinder joint collar toward either the front
or rear cylinder.
Lift the cylinder and remove it, being careful not to
damage the piston with the stud bolts.
• Attach a piece of wire to the cam chain to pre-
vent it from falling into the crankcase.
• Do not strike the cylinder too hard and do not
damage the mating surface with a screwdriver.
9-4
UNDER COWL STAY
BOLTS
HOSE JOINT/O-RING
CLIPS
BOLTS
JOINT COLLAR
CYLINDER