Lower Crankcase Removal

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Remove the oil pump flow control valve (2) and bolts (1, 3).

Fig 1: Oil Pump Flow Control Valve And Bolts
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Remove the oil gallery plugs (1, 2).

Fig 2: Oil Gallery Plugs
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Remove the lower crankcase perimeter bolts (3).

Fig 3: Lower Crankcase Perimeter Bolts
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Remove and discard the crankshaft bearing bolts (1).
Gently separate the lower crankcase (2) from the block.