Remove the clutch cover.
Removing the clutch cover alone is only recommended when replacing the clutch plates. When removing the entire clutch assembly, removing the clutch side crankcase is recommended.
However, removing the entire clutch assembly is possible by removing the clutch cover alone. In this case, proceed as follows:
- measure the projection of the clutch housing from the crankcase before disassembling;
- when refitting, check that the projection has not changed before tightening the clutch nut. If the projection has changed, rotate the crankshaft to correctly engage the engine oil pump drive gear on the clutch housing with the oil pump driven gear.
See also specifications for this operation.