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49. Remove propshaft from the transmission output shaft.
50. Then move assembly towards the front of the vehicle while
lifting it out to allow the rear gearcase to clear the rear
portion of the frame.
51. Then lift assembly high enough to clear vehicle frame and
completely remove it from the vehicle to a work bench.
Engine / Transmission Separation
Once the engine / transmission / rear gearcase assembly has
been removed from the vehicle, the engine and transmission will
need to be separated to allow engine servicing. Use the
following procedure to separate the engine from the assembly.
1. Remove the drive belt, drive clutch and driven clutch (see
Chapter 6).
2. Remove the (6) fasteners retaining the inner clutch cover
to the engine and transmission.
3. Remove only the (4) outer fasteners retaining the engine to
the transmission bracket.
4. Tilt the assembly up and remove the remaining (2) nuts that
retain the transmission to the engine.
5. Carefully separate the engine and perform the required
service (see “Engine Disassembly and Inspection”).