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CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT
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SERVICE INFORMATION -------------------------------------------- 11- 3
CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT (Mongoose/KXR 90)---------------- 11- 4
CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT (Mongoose/KXR 50)---------------- 11- 7

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 (!Chapter 7 (Mongoose/KXR 90))
-Cylinder/piston (!Chapter 8)
-Drive and driven pulleys (!Chapter 9)
-A.C. generator (!Chapter 14)
-Starter clutch (!Chapter 16)
-Oil pump (!Chapter 4)
SPECIFICATIONS (Mongoose/KXR 90)
Connecting rod small end free play
Connecting rod big end radial clearance
SPECIFICATIONS (Mongoose/KXR 50)
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 (Mongoose/KXR 90)
SPECIAL TOOLS (Mongoose/KXR 50)
Crankcase puller E026
Universal bearing puller E030
Crankshaft install tool E016
Crankcase assembly tool E024
Oil seal and bearing install tool E014
TROUBLESHOOTING
Abnormal engine noise
• Excessive crank journal bearing play
• Excessive crankpin bearing play
• Excessive transmission bearing play