2. Remove:
- Crankcase bolts
Notes:
- Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time, in stages and in a crisscross pattern. After all of the bolts are fully loosened, remove them.
- Loosen the bolts in decreasing numerical order (refer to the numbers in the illustration).
- The numbers embossed on the crankcase indicate the crankcase tightening sequence.
- M9 x 105 mm (4.1 in) bolts: «1» - «10»
- M8 x 60 mm (2.4 in) bolt: «11» LOCTITE®
- M8 x 60 mm (2.4 in) bolts: «12», «16»
- M6 x 70 mm (2.8 in) bolts: «19», «21», «23»
- M6 x 65 mm (2.5 in) bolts: «17», «18»
- M6 x 60 mm (2.4 in) bolt and washer: «22»
- M6 x 60 mm (2.4 in) bolts: «24», «25»
- M6 x 50 mm (2.0 in) bolts: «20», «26»
- M8 x 50 mm (2.0 in) bolts: «13» - «15»
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3. Remove:
- Lower crankcase
Caution! Tap on one side of the crankcase with a soft-face hammer. Tap only on reinforced portions of the crankcase, not on the crankcase mating surfaces. Work slowly and carefully and make sure the crankcase halves separate evenly.
4. Remove:
- Dowel pins
5. Remove:
- Crankshaft journal lower bearing (from the lower crankcase)
Note: Identify the position of each crankshaft journal lower bearing so that it can be reinstalled in its original place.