NOTE
Install the needle bearings so that the manufacture’s mark face out.

Press the upper and lower bearings so that the bearing surface [C] is flush with the housing end of clutch cover.
Press the oil seal so that the oil seal surface is flush with the housing end of the clutch cover.


Clutch Cover Disassembly
ClutchExhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the exhaust butterfly valve actuator lead connector
(2 pins connector) [A].
Set the hand tester to the × 1 Ω range and connect it to
the exhaust butterfly valve actuator connector.
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
Measure ...
Piston Ring End Gap Inspection
Place the piston ring [A] inside the cylinder (upper
crankcase), using the piston to locate the ring squarely
in place. Set it close to the bottom of the cylinder, where
cylinder wear is low.
Measure the gap [B] between the ends of the ring with a
thickness gauge.
Piston Ring End Gap ...
Lubrication
It is important to lubricate rotating or sliding parts during
assembly to minimize wear during initial operation. Lubrication
points are called out throughout this manual, apply
the specific oil or grease as specified.
Direction of Engine Rotation
When rotating the crankshaft by hand, the fre ...