Removal And Installation

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Remove the RH front wheel.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")
Remover the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")

Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A).

Tightening torque:

196.1 - 205.9 N.m (20.0 - 21.0 kgf.m, 144.7 - 151.9 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Do not press the pulley or apply excessive force to prevent the rubber part from being deformed.

Information

There are two methods to hold the ring gear when removing the crankshaft damper pulley.

Install the SST (09231-2B100, 09231-3N100) to hold the ring gear after removing the starter.

(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "STARTER ")

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Install the SST (09231-3D100, 09231-2W100) to hold the ring gear after removing the dust cover.

Remove the transaxle mounting bolt (A) and the dust cover (B) on the bottom of the lower crankcase.

Remove the transaxle mounting bolt (C) on the bottom of the lower crankcase.

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Adjust the length of the holder (A) so that the grooves of the holder holds into the ring gears (B) at the closest position.

Adjust the angle and length of the links (C) so that the two transaxle mounting bolts can be fastened into the original mounted holes.

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Install the SST using the two transaxle mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the holder and links securely.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.