44. Lower Crankcase Removal

Lower Crankcase Removal




1. Remove the 4 lower crankcase perimeter retaining bolts along the right side of the engine.




2. Remove the 4 lower crankcase perimeter retaining bolts along the left side of the engine.




3. Remove the main bearing bolts. Note the location of the single stud-end bolt (1) used to attach the oil pump pipe and screen assembly support bracket.




4. Remove the oil manifold plate bolts.




5. Remove the oil manifold and oil scraper plate assembly.





Caution: Use a plastic pry tool when prying case halves apart to prevent damage to the Upper and Lower Crankcase surface. Do not continue to push the pry tool in the crankcase as the Upper and Lower Crankcase halves separate. This may damage the sealing surface.

6. Working on either side of the lower crankcase, separate the crankcase halves by alternately prying in the grooves provided until the lower crankcase is free of the dowel pins.




7. Remove the lower crankcase.




8. If equipped, remove and discard the upper-to-lower crankcase seals.