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CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION 9-9
Crankcase
Crankcase Disassembly
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Drain the engine oil (see Periodic Maintenance chapter).
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Remove:
Engine (see Engine Removal/Installation chapter)
Cylinder Blocks (see Engine Top End chapter)
Pistons (see Engine Top End chapter)
Clutch (see Clutch chapter)
Front Gear Case (see Final Drive chapter)
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Remove the shift shaft [A] while pushing [B] the shift
mechanism arm [C] towards the shift shaft.
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Unscrew the bolt [D] and remove the gear set lever [E]
and its spring [F].
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Remove the retainer [A] and needle bearing [B] from the
output shaft.
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Remove crankcase bearing upper retainer bolts [C] and
retainer [D].
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Unscrew the damper cam nut [A] using the damper cam
holder [B] and deep socket wrench.
Special Tool - Damper Cam Holder: 57001-1025
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Pull the starter clutch gear [A] out of the starter clutch (The
starter clutch gear can be removed with the engine in the
frame).
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Unscrew the starter clutch bolt [B] while holding the pri-
mary gear bolt [C].
Washer [D]
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Remove the following from the right end of the balancer
shaft.
Torque Limit [A]
Needle Bearing [B]
Collar [C]
Copper Washer [D]
Starter Clutch [E]
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Unscrew the primary gear bolt [F] while holding the alter-
nator rotor steady with the flywheel holder (The primary
gear can be removed with the engine in the frame).
Special Tool - Flywheel Holder: 57001-1410