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B
CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS
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DISASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE
1. Remove:
• crankcase bolts
NOTE:
• 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.
• Loosen the bolts in decreasing numerical order
(refer to the numbers in the illustration.)
[A] Right crankcase
[B] Left crankcase
2. Remove:
• 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 crankcase
mating surfaces. Work slowly and carefully.
Make sure that the crankcase halves separate
evenly.
ENG