Separating Crankcase
Halves
1. Remove the left-side and right-side cap screws
securing the crankcase halves noting the position
of the different-sized cap screws for joining pur-
poses.
MD1313
Disassembling
Crankcase Half
3
1. Remove the secondary and primary driveshaft
assemblies. Account for the bearing alignment
C-ring on the bearing boss next to the pinion gear.
MD1006
MD1317
MD1012
2. Using Crankcase Separator/Crankshaft Remover NOTE: Note the location of the bearing alignment
and tapping lightly with a rubber mallet, separate pin on the secondary output shaft.
the crankcase halves. Account for two alignment
pins. 2. Remove the reverse idler gear, spacer, and sleeve.
Account for the washer.
CC869
MD1325
NOTE: To keep the shaft/gear assemblies intact
for identification, tap the shafts toward the
3. Remove the driveshaft.
left-side crankcase half when separating the
halves.
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