Section 04 ENGINE
Subsection 05 (TOP END)
SMR2000-046_04_05A.FM 04-05-11
1. Shoulder sleeve flush with piston recess
– Loosen the extracting nut and remove puller.
– Remove the shoulder sleeve from piston.
1. Remove shoulder sleeve
– Carefully remove the piston no. 3.
– The needles, thrust washers and the sleeve re-
main in the connecting rod bore and may be
used again.
1. Needles and thrust washer
2. Sleeve
CLEANING
Discard all gaskets and O-rings.
Clean all metal components in a solvent.
Clean water passages and make sure they are not
clogged.
Remove carbon deposits from cylinder exhaust
port, RAVE valve, cylinder head and piston dome.
Clean piston ring grooves with a groove cleaner
tool, or a piece of broken ring.
INSPECTION
Visually inspect all parts for corrosion damage.
Inspect piston for damage. Light scratches can be
sanded with a fine sand paper.
NOTE: When repairing a seized engine, connect-
ing rods should be checked for straightness and
crankshaft for deflection/misalignment. Refer to
BOTTOM END for procedures.
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