C. Cylinder D. Piston NOTE: Steps 1-11 in the preceding sub-section must precede this procedure. 12. Remove the two nuts securing the right side of the cylinder to the right-side crankcase half. MD1213 15. Using Piston Pin Puller, remove the piston pin. Account for the opposite-side circlip. Remove the piston. NOTE: It is advisable to remove the opposite-side circlip prior to using the puller. MD1226A 13. Lift the cylinder off the crankcase taking care not to allow the piston to drop against the crankcase. Account for the gasket and two alignment pins. MD1219 NOTE: Support the connecting rod with rubber bands to avoid damaging the rod or install a con- necting rod holder. MD1214 ! CAUTION AT THIS POINT Do not allow the connecting rod to go down inside the crankcase. If the rod is down inside the crank- To service cylinder, see Servicing Top-Side Compo- case and the crankshaft is rotated, severe damage nents sub-section. will result. ! CAUTION NOTE: If the existing rings will not be replaced When removing the cylinder, be sure to support the with new rings, note the location of each ring for piston to prevent damage to the crankcase and pis- proper installation. When replacing with new rings, ton. replace as a complete set only. If the piston rings 14. Using an awl, remove one piston-pin circlip. Take must be removed, remove them in this sequence. care not to drop it into the crankcase. 3-12