CRANKCASE
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SEPARATING THE CRANKCASE
1. Remove:
• Crankcase bolts
IP
Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time, in stag-
es and in a crisscross pattern. After all of the
bolts are fully loosened, remove them.
2. Remove:
• Right crankcase
• Dowel pins
• O-ring
NOTICE
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Tap on one side of the crankcase with a soft-
face hammer. Tap only on reinforced por-
tions of the crankcase, not on the crankcase
mating surfaces. Work slowly and carefully
and make sure the crankcase halves sepa-
rate evenly.
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CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING
CHAIN GUIDE
1. Check:
• Timing chain
Damage/stiffness → Replace the timing
chain and camshaft sprockets as a set.
2. Check:
• Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear → Replace the defective
part(s).
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CHECKING THE OIL STRAINER
1. Check:
• Oil strainer
Damage → Replace.
Contaminants → Clean with solvent.
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CHECKING THE BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS
1. Check:
• Bearings
Clean and lubricate, then rotate the inner
race with a finger.
Roughness → Replace.
2. Check:
• Oil seals
Damage/wear → Replace.
A. Right crankcase
B. Left crankcase
A
B