Service Manual

5.40
ENGINE
Crankcase Disassembly
1. Remove cylinder head (beginning on page 5.26).
2. Remove all water pump cover screws (A) and stator cover
screws (B), noting location of wire clamp (C).
NOTE: Water pump cover removal is not required unless
water pump or cover gasket service will be performed.
Water pump service is described on page 5.59.
3. Remove starter gear / drive coupler bolts, plate, and gear.
4. Remove water pump drive coupler damper (D).
5. Use the end of Flywheel Puller PA-49316 to remove
coupler nut.
NOTE: The water pump drive coupler nut has a
LEFT HAND THREAD. Turn CLOCKWISE to remove.
6. Hold flywheel with Crankshaft Holding Tool PA-49318,
and remove flywheel bolt.
NOTE: The flywheel bolt has a LEFT HAND THREAD.
Turn CLOCKWISE to remove.
CAUTION
The rotor contains powerful magnets. Use caution when
removing and installing the stator cover. DO NOT place
fingers between cover and crankcase at any time during
the removal / installation process or injury could result.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to lift the upper crankcase / cylinder from
the lower crankcase for piston / ring access without first
removing the lower crankcase and connecting rod caps
from the crankshaft. Pistons must be removed through
the top of the cylinders with the connecting rod attached.
B
A
C
D