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Removing Engine/
Transmission
Many service procedures can be performed without
removing the engine/transmission from the frame.
Closely observe the note introducing each sub-section for
this important information.
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
1. Remove the seat; then from the rear, remove the bat-
tery cables (negative first) and the battery.
2. Remove the front rack, front body panel, and left and
right footrests (see Steering/Frame/Controls).
3. Drain the coolant, engine oil, and transmission lubri-
cant (see Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up).
4. From the left side, remove the E-clip from the shift
arm; then disconnect the shift linkage from the shift
arm. Account for a bushing and washer.
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5. Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the
speed sensor; then remove the cap screw securing the
engine and main harness ground to the transmission.
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6. Loosen the two hose clamps securing the air diverter
to the inlet hoses; then remove the air diverter.
7. Remove the upper radiator hose from the filler neck;
then loosen the hose clamp securing the filler neck to
the thermostat housing and remove the filler neck.
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NOTE: Filler neck can remain attached to the over-
flow recovery hose.
8. Remove the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
9. Remove the two cap screws securing the air filter
housing assembly to the frame; then disconnect the
air inlet hose from the intake manifold and remove
the air filter housing assembly.
AT THIS POINT
If the technician’s objective is to service/replace left-
side components, right-side components, and/or top-
side components, the engine/transmission does not
have to be removed from the frame.
AT THIS POINT
If the technician’s objective is to service/replace the
transmission, the engine does not have to be removed
from the frame (proceed to Transmission in this sub-
section).
