Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d- 49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Removal
Remove the balancer shaft journal bearings (1).
Note
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| Caution when removing the bearings, be careful not to scratch the bearings. |


Installation
When installing the bearings to the crankcases, be sure to install the tab “a” first, and then press in the other opposite side of the bearing.
| Note inspect and select the balancer shaft journal bearing if necessary. Refer to “balancer shaft journal bearing inspection and selection” . |


Balancer shaft inspection
Balancer shaft journal bearing inspection
and selectionRadiator cap inspection
Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures:
remove the radiator cap. Refer to “cooling circuit inspection” .
Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2)
as shown.
Slowly apply pressure to the radiator cap.
If the radiator cap does not hold the pre ...
Drive chain replacement
Use the special tool in the following procedures, to cut
and rejoin the drive chain.
Note
when using the special tool, apply a small
quantity of grease to the threaded parts of
the special tool.
Special tool
: 09922–22711 (drive chain cutting
and joint
tool set)
Driv ...
Thermostat inspection
Inspect the thermostat in the following procedures:
remove the thermostat. Refer to “thermostat removal and installation” .
Inspect the thermostat pellet for signs of cracking.
Test the thermostat at the bench for control action.
Caution
do not contact ...