Removal of the starter motor idler gear
Drain the engine oil (
Changing engine oil and filter cartridge
).
Drain the cooling system (
Changing the coolant
).
Remove the cooling system pipes (
Removing cooling system pipes and unions
).
Remove the generator cover (
Removing the generator cover
).
Remove the flywheel/generator unit (Removing the flywheel/generator unit
).
Slide the gear pin (1) complete with gear (2) and washer (3).
Warning
Pay attention to the washer since it may fall inside the crankcase half.
Now you can start removing the starter motor (Removing the starter motor)
.