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Center Crankcase
Components
NOTE: This procedure cannot be done with the
engine/transmission in the frame. Complete Remov-
ing
procedures
for
Top-Side,
Left-Side,
and
Right-Side must precede this procedure.
NOTE: For efficiency, it is preferable to remove and
disassemble only those components which need to
be addressed and to service only those components.
The technician should use discretion and sound
judgment.
Separating Crankcase
Halves
1. Remove the oil strainer cap; then remove the oil
strainer.
H2-012A
GZ446
2. Remove the cap screws securing the lower crankcase
to the upper crankcase halves; then using a rubber
hammer, free the lower crankcase and remove.
Account for two alignment pins.
H2-012B
3. Remove the secondary drive assembly; then remove
the secondary driven shaft assembly and set aside.
Account for one locating ring.
GZ448A
GZ269A
NOTE: Do not disassemble these assemblies
unless service is required. If disassembled, second-
ary gear sets will have to be reset for backlash and
gear contact (see Servicing Center Crankcase Com-
ponents sub-section).
4. Remove one cap screw from the right-side crankcase
and eight cap screws from the left-side crankcase;
then using a rubber mallet, separate the crankcase
halves leaving all components in the right-side case.
Account for a thrust washer on the crankshaft and flat
washers on gear shift shaft, countershaft, and reverse
idler. Note the location of two alignment pins.
