Lower Crankcase Removal

Lower Crankcase Removal





1. Remove the two crankshaft position sensors.






2. Remove the lower crankcase perimeter retaining bolts.
3. Remove the main bearing bolts. Note the location of the single single stud-end bolt (1) used to attach the oil pump pickup.
4. Remove the oil scraper plate.






Notice: Use a plastic pry tools when prying case halves apart to prevent damage to the upper and lower crankcase surface. Do not continue to push the pry tool in the crankcase as the upper and lower crankcase halves separate. This may damage the sealing surfaces.

5. Working on either side of the lower crankcase, separate the crankcase halves by alternately prying in the grooves provided until the lower crankcase is free of the dowel pins.






6. Remove the lower crankcase.






7. Inspect the upper-to-lower crankcase seal. The upper-to-lower crankcase seal may be reused unless it is damage or comes out of it groove in the upper crankcase.
8. Try to save the seal for inspection procedures.
9. Remove and discard the rear main seal from the end of the crankshaft.