Remove
Note.
To avoid interference with the starter
driven gearshaft (fig. 5-172), it is necessary to
remove lower No. 7 main bearing crankcase tie
rod from right side of crankcase.
1. Remove 12 cotter pins, slotted nuts (A), and six plate
washers from 12 crankcase tie rods (D). Hold tie rod
nuts on opposite ends as necessary to keep rods from
turning while removing the nuts.
2. Remove cotter pins and slotted nut (B) from upper tie
rod.
3. Remove cotter pin and slotted nut from opposite (left)
side of lower tie rod (C).
4. Using a suitable brass rod, push the 13 tie rode (D)
through crankcase assembly.
Install
Note.
Do not install the 14 cotter pins until tie
rod nuts have been torque tightened (para 7-6c).
1. Push the 13 tie rods (D) through crankcase assembly.
2. Install slotted nut on opposite (left) side of lower tie
rod (C).
3. Install slotted nut (B) on upper tie rod.
4. Install six plate washers and 12 slotted nuts (A) on 12
crankcase tie rods (D).
Figure 5-171. Removing or installing crankcase tie rod attaching
parts-ri ght front view.
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