Service Manual (KLZ1000C) — page 274 of 762

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9-10 CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION
Crankcase Splitting

• Remove the lower crankcase bolts, following the specified
  sequence.
○Firstly, loosen the M7 bolts [A].
○Lastly, loosen the M9 bolts as shown sequence [1  10].
• Tap  lightly around the crankcase mating surface with a
  plastic mallet, and split the crankcase.
○Take care not to damage the crankcase.

Crankcase Assembly
                           NOTICE
    The upper and lower crankcase halves are ma-
    chined at the factory in the assembled state, so the
    crankcase halves must be replaced as a set.

• With a high flash-point solvent, clean off the mating sur-
  faces of the crankcase halves and wipe dry.
• Using compressed air, blow out the oil passages in the
  crankcase halves.

• Using a high flash-point solvent, clean off any oil or dirt
  that may be on the liquid gasket coating area. Dry them
 with a clean cloth.
•Apply liquid gasket to the breather plate mating surface
 [A] 1 mm (0.04 in.) or more thick, and then install the
 breather plate.
○Apply liquid gasket start from the corner area [B] as
 shown.
    Sealant - Liquid Gasket, TB1207B: 92104-2068

                             NOTE
    ○Make the application finish within 7 minutes when the
     liquid gasket to the mating surface of the breather plate
     is applied.
    ○Moreover fit the plate and tighten the bolts just after
     application of the liquid gasket.