Special tools and equipment
PrecautionsCrankshaft thrust clearance inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
With the crankshaft’s right-side and left-side thrust
bearings inserted into the upper crankcase.
Measure the thrust clearance “a” between the leftside
thrust bearing and ...
Oil pump inspection
Inspect the oil pump in the following procedures:
remove the oil pump. Refer to “oil pump removal and installation” .
Rotate the oil pump by hand and check that it moves
smoothly. If it does not move smoothly, replace the
oil pump assembly.
Caution
do not attempt t ...
Oil cooler / oil cooler hose removal and
installation
Refer to “electrical components location” in section 0a .
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Drain engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in
section 0b .
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