- Remove the 2 retainers indicated in the figure
and the starter motor.
- Before opening the crankcase, it is advisable to
check the axial clearance of the crankshaft. To do
this, use a plate and a support with specific tool
dial gauge.
Specific tooling
020262Y Crankcase splitting strip
020335Y Magnetic support for dial gauge
Characteristic
Standard clearance
0.15 ÷ 0.40 mm
Splitting the crankcase halves
Remove the 11 coupling screws to the crankcase.
- Separate the crankcase while keeping the crank-
shaft in one of the two halves of the crankcase.
Remove the crankshaft.
CAUTION
IF YOU FAIL TO DO THIS, THE CRANKSHAFT MIGHT AC-
CIDENTALLY FALL.
- Remove the coupling gasket of the crankcase
halves.
- Remove the two screws and the internal cover
shown in the diagram.
CAUTION
WHILE OPENING THE CRANKCASES AND REMOVING
THE DRIVING SHAFT, CHECK THAT THE THREADED
SHAFT ENDS DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE MAIN BUSH-
INGS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION CAN
DAMAGE THE MAIN BUSHINGS.
SPORTCITY ONE 125 Engine
ENG - 103