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9929422 R02 - 2017-2019 ACE 900 Service Manual
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CRANKSHAFT REMOVAL / INSPECTION
1. Perform “Crankcase Disassembly / Inspection”
procedure.
2. Perform “Balance Shaft Removal / Inspection”
procedure.
3. For ease of assembly, mark each connecting rod and
end cap.
4. Loosen, remove and discard the four connecting rod
bolts
q
. Remove the end caps from the crankshaft.
5. Carefully lift the crankshaft
w
out of the crankcase.
6. Remove the cam chain
e
, PTO main seal
r
and oil
pump drive chain
t
from the crankshaft.
7. Inspect the auxiliary sprocket
y
and crankshaft gear
u
for broken or worn teeth.
8. If the crankshaft gear is damaged, the crankshaft
assembly must be replaced.
9. If the auxiliary sprocket is damaged, remove the
sprocket with a 3-jaw puller.
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM