
11
CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT
SERVICE INFORMATION........................................................ 11-2
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 11-2
CRANKCASE SEPARATION .................................................... 11-3
CRANKSHAFT INSPECTION................................................... 11-4
CRANKCASE ASSEMBLY........................................................ 11-4

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 4)
-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 0.9kg-m
Cam chain cover bolt 0.9kg-m
TROUBLESHOOTING
Excessive engine noise
• Excessive bearing play
• Excessive crankpin bearing play

CRANKCASE SEPARATION
Remove the two crankcase attaching bolts.
Separate the left and right crankcase halves.
Remove the gasket and dowel pins.
Remove the crankshaft from the left
crankcase.
Clean off all gasket material from the
crankcase mating surfaces.
Do not damage the crankcase gasket
surface.
Avoid damaging the crankcase mating
surfaces.

Remove the oil seal from the right crankcase.
Check the oil seal lip for wear or
deterioration.
The installation sequence is the reverse of
removal.
CRANKSHAFT INSPECTION
Measure the connecting rod big end side
clearance.
Service Limit: 0.55mm replace if over
Turn the crankshaft bearings and check for
excessive play.
If they do not turn smoothly, quietly or if
they fit loosely in the crankshaft, replace the
crankshaft as a set.
CRANKCASE ASSEMBLY
Install the crankshaft into the left crankcase.

Install the dowel pins and a new gasket onto
the left crankcase.
Tighten the two crankcase attaching bolts.
Torque: 0.9kg-m
Place the right crankcase over the
crankshaft and onto the left crankcase.