Set the engine on a clean surface and hold the engine steady while parts are being removed.
Remove:
- Starter Motor (see Starter motor removal in the Electrical System chapter)
- Oil Filter (see Oil filter replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter)
- Plate Bolts [A]
- Oil Filter Plate [B] and O-rings (2)
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- Clutch (see Clutch removal in the Clutch chapter)
- Primary Gear (see Primary gear removal)
- Right Balancer (see Right balancer and starter motor clutch removal)
- Torque Limiter (see Torque limiter removal)
- Water Pump Impeller (see Water pump impeller removal in the Cooling System chapter)
- Left Balancer (see Left balancer removal)
- Alternator Rotor (see Alternator rotor removal in the Electrical System chapter)
- External Shift Mechanism (see External shift mechanism removal)
- Cylinders (see Cylinder removal in the Engine Top End chapter)
- Pistons (see Piston removal in the Engine Top End chapter)
- Bolts [A]
- Engine Pully Plate [B]
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Remove the left crankcase bolts in the order listed.
- M6 Bolts [A]
- M10 Bolts [B]
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Remove the right crankcase bolts: M6 Bolts [A].
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Put the engine so that the left crankcase is down.
Pry the points [A] to split the crankcase halves apart, and remove the right crankcase half.
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Tap lightly around the crankcase joint with a plastic mallet, and split the crankcase. Take care not to damage the crankcase.