Set the engine on a clean surface and hold the engine steady while parts are being removed.
Remove:
- Pickup Coil (see Electrical System chapter)
- Oil Hose (Cylinder Head - Lower Crankcase)
- Clutch (see Clutch chapter)
- External Shift Mechanism (see External Shift Mechanism Removal)
- Starter Motor (see Electrical System chapter)
- Oil Pump (see Engine Lubrication System chapter)
- Alternator Rotor (see Electrical System chapter)
- Oil Filter (see Lubrication System chapter)
- Oil Cooler (see Engine Lubrication System chapter)
★ If the crankshaft is to be removed, remove the pistons (see Engine Top End chapter).
Hold the timing rotor [A] steady with the holder [B], and remove the timing rotor bolt [C] and the rotor.
Special Tool - Flywheel & Pulley Holder: 57001-1343
Remove the upper crankcase bolts.
First loosen the 6 mm bolts.
- 6 mm Bolts [A]
- 7 mm Bolts [B]
Remove the oil pan, oil screen and oil pipes (see Engine Lubrication System chapter).
Remove the lower crankcase bolts and brackets.
First loosen the 6 mm bolts.
- 6 mm Bolts [A]
- 8 mm Bolts [B]
Tap lightly around the crankcase mating surface with a plastic mallet, and split the crankcase. Take care not to damage the crankcase.
