CAUTION. The upper crankcase half and the lower crankcase half are machined at the factory in the assembled state

The upper crankcase half and the lower crankcase half are machined at the factory in the assembled state, so the crankcase halves must be replaced to­gether as a set.

• Using compressed air, blow out the oil passages [A] in the crankcase halves.

• With a high flash-point solvent, clean off the mating sur­faces of the crankcase halves and wipe dry.

• Before fitting the lower case on the upper case, check the following.

○Check to see that the following parts are in place on the upper crankcase half. Knock Pins [A] Crankshaft Assembly [B] Balancer Shaft Assembly [C] Drive Shaft Assembly and Clutch Housing [D] Output Shaft Assembly [E] ○Check to see that the shift drum and transmission gears are in the neutral position.

• Apply liquid gasket [A] to the mating surface of the lower crankcase half.

Sealant - Kawasaki Bond (Liquid Gasket - Gray): 92104 -1063