65
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14. Coat the threads of the nut with red Loctite #271;
then making sure the splines of the clutch shaft pro-
trude through the cover plate, secure with the nut and
tighten to 147 ft-lb.
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NOTE: At this point, the cap screw can be removed
from the driven pulley face.
15. Rotate the V-belt and drive/driven assemblies until
the V-belt is flush with the top of the driven pulley.
16. Install two alignment pins and place a new V-belt
cover gasket into position on the clutch cover. In a
crisscross pattern, tighten cap screws to 8 ft-lb.
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Center Crankcase
Components
NOTE: This procedure cannot be done with the
engine/transmission in the frame. Complete Remov-
ing procedures for Top-Side, Left-Side, and
Right-Side must precede this procedure.
NOTE: For efficiency, it is preferable to remove and
disassemble only those components which need to
be addressed and to service only those components.
The technician should use discretion and sound
judgment.
Separating Crankcase
Halves
1. Remove the left-side and right-side cap screws
securing the crankcase halves noting the position of
the different-sized cap screws for joining purposes.
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2. Using Crankcase Separator/Crankshaft Remover and
tapping lightly with a rubber mallet, separate the
crankcase halves. Account for two alignment pins.
NOTE: To keep the shaft/gear assemblies intact for
identification, tap the shafts toward the left-side
crankcase half when separating the halves.
