32. Lower Crankcase Removal

1. Remove the main bearing bolts. Note the location of the single stud-end bolt (1) used to attach the oil pump pickup tube.
2. Remove the oil scraper plate (2).
3. Remove the lower crankcase perimeter bolts.

Notice: 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.





4. 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.





5. Remove the lower crankcase.





6. Inspect the upper to lower, crankcase seals for damage (cuts or tears) caused by mis-machined or damaged sealing surfaces.
7. Remove and discard the upper-to-lower crankcase seals (1).





8. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (1).