PIAGGIO MP3 400 i.e. - Crankcase - crankshaft

- Install the transmission cover and the relevant net
filter and the outside transmission cover as descri-
bed in the "Automatic transmission" chapter.
- Install the cooling system sleeves using new
bands, as described in the "Flywheel cover" chap-
ter.
Refitting the intake manifold
- Install the intake manifold on the engine.
- Insert the 3 fastening screws, one of which with
a support band for the cooling system sleeve, and
tighten to the prescribed torque.
Locking torques (N*m)
Inlet manifold screws 11 ÷ 13
Crankcase - crankshaft
- Remove the outside and inside transmission cover and the complete driving pulley as described in
"Automatic transmission".
- Remove the flywheel cover with the cooling system sleeves, as described in the "Flywheel cover"
chapter.
- Remove the flywheel with the starting system following the instruction given in "Flywheel and Starting
system".
- Remove the thermal unit (cylinder, head, piston) as described in the Thermal unit and timing system
chapter.
- Before opening the crankcase, check the crankshaft axial clearance.
For this purpose, use a plate (e.g. the special tool) and a support with special tool comparator.
Engine MP3 400 i.e.
ENG - 78