8.10
Section 8
Disassembly
Thrust Washer
(Intake Side) Early
Models Only
3. Remove the closure plate assembly and gasket.
See Figure 8-37.
4. If the wiring harness needs to be separated from
the closure plate, pry open the clamps and pull
out through the slot.
Figure 8-39. Removing Oil Passage Cover and
Gasket.
Remove Cam Gears, Cam Shafts, and Oil
Pump
1. Remove the thrust washer(s) and cam gears from
the cam shas. Later models will have a thrust
washer on the exhaust side only. See Figure 8-40.
NOTE: The ACR weight and spring normally
captured by the thrust washer and
installation of closure plate, will fall out if the
exhaust cam gear is turned upside down.
Figure 8-37. Closure Plate and Gasket Removed
from Crankcase.
Disassemble Closure Plate
1. Remove the governor gear and regulating pin
assembly. Gently pry upward using the blades of
two small screwdrivers. See Figure 8-38.
NOTE: The governor gear is held onto the sha by
small molded tabs in the gear. When the
gear is removed these tabs are destroyed
and the gear must be replaced. Governor
gear removal is required for closure plate
disassembly and cleaning of the oil passages.
Figure 8-38. Removing Governor Gear.
Figure 8-40. Removing Cam Gears.
2. Remove the six screws securing the oil passage
cover to the closure plate. Remove the cover and
gasket. See Figure 8-39.
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