Disassembly of the connecting rod assembly
Remove the engine from the frame (Removing the engine).
Remove the timing outer covers (Removing the timing outer covers).
Remove the timing belts (Removing the tensioner pulley/timing belt).
Remove the timing belt pulleys (Disassembling the camshaft pulleys).
Remove the complete cylinder head unit (Removing the engine heads).
Remove the cylinder/piston assembly (Removing the cylinder/piston assembly).
Remove the generator side cover (Removing the generator cover) and the complete generator (Removing the flywheel/generator unit).
Remove the starter motor (Removing the starter motor).
Remove the clutch cover (Removing the clutch cover).
Remove the clutch unit (Removing the clutch).
Remove the oil pump (Removing the oil pump).
Remove the primary drive gear (Removing the primary drive gear).
Remove the mesh filter (Changing engine oil and filter cartridge).
Separate the crankcase halves (Separating the crankcase halves).
Remove the connecting rod assembly from the crankcase halves (Removal of the connecting rod assembly).
Loosen screws (3) and separate the connecting rods (2) from the crankshaft (1).
Important
Take care not to mix up components of different connecting rods and maintain the original orientation.