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ENG
CRANKCASE
EBS00333
SEPARATING THE CRANKCASE
1. Separate:
• right crankcase
• left crankcase
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a. Remove the crankcase screws.
NOTE:
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• Loosen each screw 1/4 of a turn at a time
and after all the screws are loosened,
remove them.
• Loosen the screws in stages, using a criss-
cross pattern.
b. Remove the right crankcase.
NOTE:
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Insert a screwdriver or pry bar into the pry
points in the crankcase and then carefully pry
apart the crankcase halves.
CAUTION:
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Use a soft hammer to tap on one side of the
crankcase. Tap only on reinforced portions
of the crankcase. Do not tap on the crank-
case mating surfaces. Work slowly and
carefully. Make sure that the crankcase
halves separate evenly.
c. Remove the dowel pins.
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EBS00335
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN
1. Check:
• timing chain
Cracks/stiff
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Replace the timing chain and
camshaft sprocket as a set.