3AJ splitting case/flywheel removal.

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3AJ splitting case/flywheel removal.

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Gentlemen, I need some advice.
I have a 3AJ engine with 56000kms on it so I'm taking it apart to check and replace worn gears.
Had a peak down the engine and it looks like the 5th gear has started to wear through the hard face.

So the plan is to split the cases and change those cogs. And, as usual, I'm struggling to remove the flywheel... so to my question:
If I don't need to take the crank out of the left side case, or change cam chain (looks very good, as do the cam gear), can't I just
leave the flywheel on and split the cases anyway? Or am I forgetting something vital that will make me have to use this smiley :bag: ?!
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I think if there was a shortcut it would have been posted allready? myself ive never done the split so im unable to give advice.

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Re: 3AJ splitting case/flywheel removal.

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No need to remove the flywheel to get to the gears.
The crank stays in the left hand case anyway when you split.

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Thanks Rick, I'll leave the flywheel as it is then and get on with the splitting!
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Re: 3AJ splitting case/flywheel removal.

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Cases are now split with flywheel still attached to crank. No problems.
Gear cogs looked very good for 56000kms and I'll only replace a couple for peace of mind and hoping they'll maybe last another 50000kms! :biggrin:
No other issues found and bore will most likely get away with a hone and I'll put on some new piston rings.
Also got parts so I can add a kick start to it. :tenere:
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Re: 3AJ splitting case/flywheel removal.

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yeah...but...camera's knackered and no photo host at the moment anyway so no pics...
Maybe these as compensation?! :bouncing-boobs: :bouncing-boobs: :bouncing-boobs: smile:
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