Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual page 274

CRANKCASEfCRANKSHAFT/BALANCER
Make
SU/ll
the
mating surfaces
evenly fouch, thaI
there is no
clearance between
the cases.
14-12
Instalilhe
two
dowel pins Il}.
Install the bearing inner race [2] onto the crankshaft
with the flange
side
facing in.
Apply liquid sealant (Threebond T61215 or equivalent)
to the mating surface of the front crankcase.
InsleUthe front crankcase [1] ovef the rear crankcase,
aligning the oil strainer pipe [2] with the pipe hole.
Install the five front crankcase bolls [3].
Check thai the mainshaft (4] and crankshaft 151 turn
smoothly and quietly.
Install the nine rear crankcase bolts [1].
Tighten all the crankcase bolls in a crisscross pattern in
several sleps.