Joining Crankcase Halves 1. Verify that the two alignment pins are in place and that both case halves are clean and grease free. Apply Three Bond Sealant to the mating surfaces. Place the right-side half onto the left-side half. CC871 5. In a crisscross/case-to-case pattern, tighten the 8 mm cap screws until the halves are correctly joined; then tighten to 21 ft-lb. NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure no binding or sticking occurs. 6. In a crisscross/case-to-case pattern, tighten the 6 mm cap screws to 10 ft-lb. NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure MD1336 no binding or sticking occurs. 2. Using a plastic mallet, lightly tap the case halves together until cap screws can be installed. AT THIS POINT 3. From the right side, install the crankcase cap After completing center crankcase components, screws noting the location of the different-sized proceed to Installing Right-Side Components, to cap screws; then tighten only until snug. Installing Left-Side Components, and to Installing NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure Top-Side Components. no binding or sticking occurs while tightening the cap screws. Installing Engine/Transmission 1. From the right side, place the engine/transmission into the frame tilting the top-side forward to clear the frame member. MD1008 4. From the left side, install the remaining crankcase cap screws; then tighten only until snug. NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure no binding or sticking occurs while tightening the cap screws. KC216 2. Install the front and rear engine mounting through-bolts and secure with the flange nuts. Tighten to 40 ft-lb. 3-44