MOTO GUZZI V1000 G5 Workshop Manual page 38

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REMOVING THE ENGINE-GEARBOX UNIT FROM FRAME
10.1
When dismantling be sure to keep all the various
component groups well aP3tt from each other (cy·
linder barrel, con-rads-piston of R/ H side from those
of L/ H side) . This will make the re-assembly ope-
rations much easier and avoid possible misplace-
ments .
10.2 REMOVAL
Proceed as follows :
1
Lift up
the saddle and remove tool box .
2 Disconnect positive and negative cables from the
battery, remove retaining straps. and withdraw the
ball':!Y_from its housfhg.
3 Close fuel laps, slip off pipings from taps, unhook
retaining straps. and remove the fuel tank.
4 Undo the so;;rews and remove generator cover,
disconnecting all leads.
5 Undo the nuts and remove the exhaust pipe ra-
lanlng clips to the cylinder head .
6 Slacken the front combustion chamber retaining
clips to the exhaust pipes, undo the muffler retaining
screws to the frame, and take away the complete
exhaust assembly (pipes, combustion chamber, and
mulflers) .
7 For model 1000 SP , remove both cowls after un-
doing their securing screws.
8 Set up support part n. 18 912450 (1 .in fig. 35) and
lig htly tension the sides.
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9 Disconnect all the engine-gearbox-frame connec-
tions:
• Unhook the speedo cable from the drive on the
gearbox cover.
• Unscrew the rev-counter cable from its drive on
the timing cover.
• Undo the screw securing the intake pipes to the
cylinder heads (for model VI 000 G5, undo also the
screw securing the rocker cover, and take out the
starter control device).
• Slip off the spark plugs caps.
• Undo nut and pin. removing the gearshift, pedal
stays and the brake pedal.
• Undo the 4 bolts retaining the battery bracket to
the gearbox.
• Remove the rear wheel (see para. 23.3).
• Undo the nuts and lift out the rear suspensions
from the swing arm.
• Undo the nuts and the swing arm securing pins
to the frame.
• Lift out the swing arm complete with cardan joint
and rear drive box .
• Undo the nuts and remove the studs securing the
complete engine-gearbox assembly to the cradle.
• Lift up the rear end and take 011 the frame com·
plete with front fork and wheel.
• After removing the frame assembly, remove the
cradle arms from the engine-gearbox unit by undoing
their retaining screws.
• Wash down the engine-gearbox assembly using
a brittle brush and kerosene. Dry off with compressed
air.
• Separate the engine from the gearbox.