APRILIA MXV 450 - Page 132

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Remove the gearbox oil cap screw.
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Lift both cylinder liners 2 / 3 cm (0.79 /
1.18 in).
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Separate the crankcase with the aid of
the rubber mallet.
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Remove the crankcase on the genera-
tor side.
CAUTION
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY REMOVAL/FITTING OPER-
ATION ON THE CRANKCASE, WARM IT UP WITH A HEAT
GUN TO AVOID DAMAGING ITS HOUSING.
CAUTION
BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE OPERATIONS DESCRIBED
BELOW, LOCK THE CRANKCASE HALVES ON THE COR-
RESPONDING SUPPORT PLATE.
REMOVING THE GEAR MAIN SHAFT BEARING
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Remove the bearing grub screw and
the corresponding plate.
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Warm up the crankcase halves.
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Remove the bearing with an extractor
from the inside.
Engine MXV 450
ENG - 132