ENGINE BOTTOM ENDITRANSMISSION 7-9

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Crankshaft, Connecting Rod

Crankshaft Removal
'Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
'Remove the transmission shafts (see
Transmission Shaft RemovaD.
•Using a press remove the crankshaft from the right
crankcase.
'If the bearings stay on the crankshaft when splitting
the crankcase or removing the crankshaft from the
right crankcase, remove the bearings from the crank-
shaft with a bearing puller and adapter (special tools).
A. Bearing Driver Set 57Wl-1129

elnsert the crankshaft jig (special tooD between the

crankshaft flywheels opposite the connecting rod
big end to protect flywheel alignment as shown, and
press the crankshaft into the right crankcase.
OWhen pressing, position the jig in the crankcase
opening so the jig does not hit the crankcase.

A. Bearing Pulier: 5M)1-158 B. Adapter: 57W1-136

Crankshaft Installation Notes

«nstallation is the reverse of removal (see
Transmission Shaft Instaliation Notes and Crankcase
Assembly). •When installing the crankshaft bearings,
apply high temperature grease to the outer sides of
the bearings, and then press them into the crankcase
using the bearing driver set (special tool) until the
bearing bottoms against the step.
A. Crankshaft Jig: 57W1-1174

•App[y 2-stroke oil to the connecting rod big end

bearing.

Crankshaft Disassembly Note

Since assembly of the crankshaft demands exacting
tolerances, the disassembly and reassembly of the
crankshaft can only be done by a shop having the
necessary tools and equipment.
'If it should be necessaP/ to disassembie the crank-
A. Bearing Driver Set: 57W1-1129 shaft, use a press to remove the crankpin.