clutch cover removal help asap

[deathcorefan2]

ok so i have to take the right side engine cover off the 400ex...it covers the clutch i think...i just want to know how to go about doing this..im sending it to pappy, im not sure how to, like will there be oil and stuff goign everywhere or what should i expect lol.

its the clutch cover and i'd imagine i have to be very careful but what do i do once i get it off, should i cover it up or anything? need help asap.

[3or4HONDA]

yes you will need to drain your oil, then just take out all the bolts as well as oil filter cover bolts and oil lines. then just cover it up with shop rag and you should be good.

[deathcorefan2]

Originally posted by 3or4HONDA
yes you will need to drain your oil, then just take out all the bolts as well as oil filter cover bolts and oil lines. then just cover it up with shop rag and you should be good.

where is the drain plug?

[Honda#4]

Its best to draw on a piece of cardboard a diagram of the cover and stick the bolts through the cardboard where you take them off, you'll need a rubber mallet to hit the cover to break the seal and take note where the dowels are.

If you tilt your quad enough you wont have to drain the oil and be sure to locate the rubber O-rings on the oil lines cuz they can be stuck to the lines or on the motor.

[deathcorefan2]

nvm found the plug..thanks ill be sure to do that.

[uspatriot]

There are 2 drain plugs one under the tank and one under the shifter lever.
Take the oil lines off first and remove the brake spring and move the lever out of the way so you can get to all of the bolts

[rob_990]

i drained my oil and some oil still came out of my case so have a rag ready.your going to have to remove your break.and theyres a nob sticking up a little on top of the right case.your most likely going to have to get a screw driver and hammed and hit it to break the seal. and when its off make sure you cover everything so nothing can enter the engine.

remember the order that the bolts came out or use the cardboard trick and you should be good.

[deathcorefan2]

Originally posted by rob_990
i drained my oil and some oil still came out of my case so have a rag ready.your going to have to remove your break.and theyres a nob sticking up a little on top of the right case.your most likely going to have to get a screw driver and hammed and hit it to break the seal. and when its off make sure you cover everything so nothing can enter the engine.

remember the order that the bolts came out or use the cardboard trick and you should be good.

wow crap, i should have waited, i got all the bolts in a box...anyone have a diagram handy of what goes where...and what about the little knob? i see it what is it?

[uspatriot]

http://216.37.204.203/Honda_OEM/HondaATV.asp?Type=13&A=123&B=11

[deathcorefan2]

Originally posted by uspatriot
http://216.37.204.203/Honda_OEM/HondaATV.asp?Type=13&A=123&B=11

why thank you

ppl on here are so helpful :D :D :D

so what do you guys think all this will turn out like, has anyone ever gotten their case cover in red vein?

[rob_990]

Originally posted by deathcorefan2
wow crap, i should have waited, i got all the bolts in a box...anyone have a diagram handy of what goes where...and what about the little knob? i see it what is it?


its there so you can tap the case to break the seal if its stuck really good on there.


and for the blots put them all in hole till all the blots stick out the same distance.

[deathcorefan2]

thanks man! i appreciate it!
im gonna take before and after pics of my clutch cover to show it off now :D

[rob_990]

its gonna look sick

[deathcorefan2]

i hope so,
ive never seen someone with a 400ex with their clutch cover painted bright like that...

i guess thats why im doing it, to be different.

[ThreeDollaBills]

Being different is what's most important. I bet it will look bad *** man.

[deathcorefan2]

ok, i got all the bolts out..now another problem..IT WONT BUDGE.
i hit it with a rubber mallet in that little spot that you said and nothing...no movement. what should i do? hit it harder? lol or is there another place to hit it?

[Honda#4]

Can you use a screwdriver to budge it alittle cuz sometimes it doesnt wanna move off the dowels. But do it very lightly

[deathcorefan2]

i heard something on another site [i searched google] that you have to turn the clutch thing counter clockwise as you pull? do you have to do that?

[Honda#4]

Yep thats why it wont come off, as you pull it off be gentle that you dont rip the gasket if you can help it so you could possibly reuse it but its hard to do that.

[deathcorefan2]

yay got it off.

[Honda#4]

Thats good, be sure to post pics when its complete.

[deathcorefan2]

ill post some in a minute.
well later. my gf is here ;]