Removing Crank Case - TOHATSU MX 50D2 Service Manual

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13) Removing Crank Case

1. Remove shift arm, starter motor bracket and disconnect
recirculation hoses.
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2. Loosen crank case mounting bolts in the order shown,
remove them, and remove crank case.
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3. Remove crank shaft ass'y.
Put a pipe of ø13.5mm (0.532 in) in the drive shaft side of
crank shaft ass'y, hold the crank shaft ass'y using both
hands, lift it in parallel with the cylinder block to remove
taking care not to damage the piston rings.
When removing crank case, pry the gap at the
groove of crank case by using a bladed screw
driver.
Note that there are two knock pins on the mating
surface of crank case.
The crank shaft ass'y can be removed easier by
lifting it while rocking it up and down a little.
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2st X50D2 2011