Gilera Nordwest, Workshop Manual

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ENGINE REMOVAL
Hold the motorcycle by means of a support.
Remove the saddle.
Remove the fairing.
Remove the fuel tank.
Remove the side protection.
Remove the crankcase under protection and the lower cradle.
Loosen and remove the plug in order to drain the engine oil.
Remove the radiator plug and loosen the screws on thermostat; then drain the
coolant liquid.
Remove the exhaust pipe.
Disconnect the spark plug, tachometer and starter engine wires.
Loosen and remove the carburettor to cylinder head intake sleeves securing
clamps.
Disconnect the rear brake pedal.
Remove the chain pinion protection.
Remove the chain pinion (fig. 2).
Remove the flywheel cover (fig. 3).
Disconnect the water temperature, oil pressure and speed neutral position
indicator switch wires.
Disconnect the engine breather hose.
Disconnect the clutch cable.
Remove the engine cooling liquid sleeves.
Loosen the engine support bolts under the cylinder head.
Loosen and remove the bolts securing the engine to the frame.
Remove the support bolts under the cylinder head.
Remove the engine sideways by lowering it slightly and turning towards the left
side.
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