Special Tools
EN-43966-1Connecting Rod Guides
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Rotate the crankshaft to a position where the connecting rodbolts are the most accessible.Mark the connecting rod and cap with the cylinder position.Also mark their orientation. This will ensure the caps andconnecting rods are re-assembled properly.Remove any ridge at the top of the cylinder bore to avoiddamage to the piston ring lands.Remove the connecting rod bolts.Remove the connecting rod cap-(1).
InstallEN-43966-1guides-(2) on the connecting rod bolts beforeremoving the piston and connecting rod assembly.Remove the piston and connecting rodassembly-(1).
Oil Pump Assemble Engine Lubrication Oil Pump
Lubricate all oil pump parts with engine oil.Install the inner gear-(2) into the outergear-(3).Note:If gears are improperly installed in the front cover, thegerotor cover will not bolt on.Install the gears together into the frontcover-(4) with the hub of the center gear facing thefront cover.Caution ...