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splitting the engine casing
Note the first 3 bolts already loosened (still in place on left side)
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6 bolts loosened on right side
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6 bolts removed
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the small pipe from the oil pump may be removed. unscrew holding lid and
pull from rubber seal near the pump.
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this piece secures the bearing of the main gear shaft.
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gear shift levers.
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gear shift levers before removal
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gear shift levers stored away
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the shaft for the gear lever may be pulled out. In my case it needed a little
help with a hammer because of corrosion. Seal on the right side of the engine
should be checked carefully.
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Seal on the right side of the engine
after removing gearshift lever.
Plate which secures aft gear shaft bearing will be removed next.
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Plate which secures aft gear shaft bearing removed
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one more bolt to go
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and one more ...
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and one more hidden behind the oil filter
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and one more underneath the engine from the right side
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and two more underneath the engine from the left side
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and five smaller bolts, here is the sequence showing the different length.
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and one more in the middle of the engine (right side)
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finally, it is possible to spli the engine. There are 3 circumferetial positions
which allow to insert a screw driver to help splitting the casing
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the gear shaft still in place
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all components of the gearbox may simply pulled out together. Try to avoid to
let everything fall into pieces here.
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