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.
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