SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• This section covers crankcase separation to service the crankshaft. The engine must be removed
for this operation.
• The following parts must be removed before separating the crankcase.
-Cylinder head (!Section 7)
-Cylinder/piston (!Section 8)
-Drive and driven pulleys (!Section 9)
-A.C. generator (!Section 14)
-Carburetor/air cleaner (!Section 5)
-Rear wheel/rear shock absorber (!Section 13)
-Starter motor (!Section 16)
-Oil pump (!Section 4)
SPECIFICATIONS
Connecting rod big end side clearance
Connecting rod big end radial clearance
TORQUE VALUES
Crankcase bolt 0.8~1.2kgf-m
Cam chain tensioner slipper bolt 0.8~1.2kgf-m
TROUBLESHOOTING
Excessive engine noise
• Excessive bearing play
• Excessive crankpin bearing play
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CRANKCASE SEPARATION
CRANKCASE SEPARATION
Remove the cam chain tensioner slipper bolt
and cam chain tensioner slipper.
Remove the crankcase attaching bolt.
Separate the left and right crankcase halves.
Remove the gasket and dowel pins.
Remove the crankshaft from the left
crankcase.
Remove the cam chain.
Cam Chain T ensioner Slipper Bolt
• Do not damage the crankcase
gasket surface.
• Never use a driver to pry the
crankcase mating surfaces apart.