KYMCO MXU 500i/700i Repair Manual

Engine MXU 500i

5.Engine MXU 500i

This chapter covers the location and servicing of the engine components for
the KYMCO MXU 500i. For the engine in the MXU 700i see the Engine
MXU700i topic.

1.Cylinder Head Cover.................................................................... 5-8

2.Camshaft ..................................................................................... 5-18
3.Camshaft Installation ................................................................. 5-39
4.Cylinder Head ............................................................................. 5-55
5.Valves .......................................................................................... 5-69
6.Cylinder and Piston ................................................................... 5-82
7.Recoil Starter Cover ................................................................... 5-109
8.Generator Cover ......................................................................... 5-117
9.Flywheel ...................................................................................... 5-129
10.Oil Pump ................................................................................... 5-145
11.Cam Chain ................................................................................ 5-169
12.Engine Removal ....................................................................... 5-176
13.Engine Installation ................................................................... 5-186
14.Output Shaft ............................................................................. 5-197
15.Crankcase ................................................................................. 5-231
16.Crankshaft ................................................................................ 5-250
17.Transmission Removal ............................................................ 5-255
18.Transmission Shafts ................................................................ 5-268
19.Transmission Installation ........................................................ 5-283
20.Crankcase Bearings ................................................................. 5-295

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Lubrication System

The maintenance of lubrication system can be performed with the engine

installed in the frame. Use care when removing and installing the oil pump not
to allow dust and foreign matters to enter the engine

If any portion of the oil pump is worn beyond the specified service limits.
replace the oil pump as an assembly. After the engine has been installed
check that there are no oil leaks and that oil pressure is correct.

Lubrication System Diagram

TROUBLESHOOTING

Oil level too low

• Natural oil consumption
• Oil leaks
• Worn or poorly installed piston rings
• Worn valve guide or seal

Oil contamination (White appearance)

• From coolant mixing with oil
- Faulty water pump mechanical seal
- Faulty head gasket
- Water leak in crankcase

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 No oil pressure
• Oil level too low
• Oil pump drive chain broken
• Oil pump drive sprocket broken
• Oil pump damaged (pump shaft)
• Internal oil leak

Low oil pressure

• Pressure relief valve stuck open
• Clogged oil filter and strainer screen
• Oil pump worn or damaged
• Internal oil leak
• Incorrect oil being used
• Oil level too low

High oil pressure

• Pressure relief valve stuck closed
• Plugged oil filter, gallery, or metering orifice
• Faulty oil pump

Seized engine
• No or low oil pressure
• Clogged oil orifice/passage
• Internal oil leak
• Non-recommended oil used

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 Oil contamination
• Deteriorated oil
• Faulty oil filter
• Worn piston ring (White appearance with water or moisture)
- Damaged water pump mechanical seal
- Damaged head gasket
- Oil relief not frequent enough

Cylinder Head, Camshaft, and Valves

• The cylinder head can be serviced with the engine installed in the frame.
Coolant in the radiator and water jacket must be drained.

• When assembling, apply molybdenum disulfide grease or engine oil to the

valve guide, movable parts, and valve arm sliding surfaces for initial
lubrication.

• The valve rocker arms are lubricated by engine oil through the engine oil
passages. Clean and unclog the oil passages before assembling the cylinder
head.

• After disassembly, clean the removed parts and dry them with compressed
air before inspection.

• After removal, mark and arrange the removed parts in order. When
assembling, install them in the reverse order of removal. The remove
components should be returned to their original positions.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• The poor cylinder head operation can be diagnosed by a compression test or

by tracing engine top-end noises.
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 Poor performance at idle speed
• Compression too low

Compression too low

• Incorrect valve clearance adjustment
• Burned or bent valves
• Incorrect valve timing
• Broken valve spring
• Poor valve and seat contact
• Leaking cylinder head gasket
• Warped or cracked cylinder head
• Poorly installed spark plug

Compression too high

• Excessive carbon build-up in combustion chamber

Abnormal noise
• Incorrect valve clearance adjustment
• Sticking valve or broken valve spring
• Damaged or worn camshaft
• Worn cam chain tensioner
• Worn camshaft and rocker arm

White smoke from exhaust muffler

• Worn valve stem or valve guide
• Damaged valve stem oil seal

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Cylinder and Piston

• The cylinder and piston can be serviced with the engine installed in the
frame.

• After disassembly, clean the removed parts and dry them with compressed
air before inspection.

• When installing the cylinder, use a new cylinder gasket and make sure that
the dowel pins are correctly installed.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When hard starting or poor performance at low speed occurs, check the
crankcase breather for white smoke. If white smoke is found, it means that the
piston rings are worn, stuck or broken.

Compression too low or uneven compression

• Worn, stuck or broken piston rings
• Worn or damaged cylinder and piston

Compression too high

• Excessive carbon build-up in combustion chamber or on piston head.

Excessive smoke from exhaust muffler

• Worn or damaged piston rings
• Worn or damaged cylinder and piston

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 Abnormal noisy piston
• Worn cylinder, piston and piston rings
• Worn piston pin hole and piston pin
• Incorrectly installed piston

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KYMCO MXU 500i/700i Repair Manual
Engine MXU 500i > Cylinder Head Cover

Cylinder Head Cover

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Removal

Remove these components

Component Topic

Seat Seat

Fuel tank and shield Fuel Tank

Side covers Side Covers

Right mudguard Mudguards and Footrests

Spark plug Spark Plug

Disconnect the crankcase breather hose from the cylinder head cover.

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Remove the four bolts, washers and rubber grommets with a 10 mm socket.

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Remove the cylinder head cover.

Remove the cylinder head cover gasket.

Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and cover.

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Disassembly

Remove the three breather separator bolts with a 10 mm socket.

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Remove the breather separator.

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Assembly

Install the breather separator.

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Install the three breather separator bolts and tighten them to specification with
a 10 mm socket.

ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Breather separator bolt 13 1.3 9

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Installation

Apply fluid gasket (threebond: 1215) to the mating surface of the cylinder head
cover, then install the rubber gasket.

Install the cylinder head cover.

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Install the four grommets and washers onto the cylinder head cover. Install the
four bolts.

Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts a small amount at a time in a crisscross
pattern. Tighten the bolts to specification with a 10 mm socket.

ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Cylinder head cover bolt 10 1.0 7.2

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Connect the crankcase breather hose to the cylinder head cover. Secure the
hose with the clamp.

To remove the camshafts see the Camshaft topic.

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KYMCO MXU 500i/700i Repair Manual
Engine MXU 500i > Camshaft

Camshaft

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Removal

Remove the cylinder head cover. See the Cylinder Head Cover topic for more
information.

Remove the spark plug. See the Spark Plug topic for more information.

Remove the timing cap on the right side of the engine with a flat blade
screwdriver. Inspect the O-ring and replace it as needed.

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Remove the recoil starter cover bolts with an 8 mm socket.

Remove the recoil starter cover.

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Turn the crankshaft clockwise with a socket.

Align the "T" mark on the flywheel with the index mark on the right crankcase
cover. This shows the piston is at Top Dead Center.

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Make sure the punch marks on the ends of the camshafts are pointed up. With
the marks pointing up the piston is at TDC on the compression stroke. If the
punch marks are not pointing up rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the
piston is at TDC on the compression stroke.

Cam Chain Tensioner

Note: Do not remove the cam chain tensioner until the crank and piston have
been turned positioned at TDC.

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Remove the cam chain tensioner sealing bolt with a 10 mm socket.

Remove the two cam chain tensioner bolts with an 8 mm socket.

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Remove the cam chain tensioner and gasket.

Camshafts

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Remove the two cam chain guide bolts with an 8 mm socket.

Remove the cam chain guide.

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Loosen the indicated eight camshaft holder bolts a small amount at a time in a
crisscross pattern with a 12 mm socket. There are five short bolts, two medium
bolts, and one long bolt.

The five short bolts are size 8 X 71 mm.

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The two medium bolts are size 8 X 137 mm.

The size of the long bolt is 8 X 210 mm.

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Remove the cam chain side camshaft holder and the two dowel pins.

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Slowly loosen and the remaining four camshaft holder bolts a small amount at
a time in a crisscross pattern with a 14 mm socket. Remove the two 10 X 220
mm and two 10 X 210 mm camshaft holder bolts.

Remove the camshaft holders and dowel pins. Note the position of the
camshaft holders so that they can be returned to their original positions.

Lift the cam chain and remove the cam shafts and sprocket.

Note: Do not let the cam chain fall into the bottom end of the engine.

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Secure the cam chain with a piece of wire to keep if from falling into the bottom
end of the engine.

Rocker Arms

Note the location of the rocker arm components so that they can be returned to
their original positions.

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The rocker arms shafts must be removed from the side of the cylinder head
opposite the cam chain.

Loosen the rocker arm shafts with a 10 mm Allen.

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Remove the rocker arm shafts and washers from the cylinder head.

Remove the rocker arms from the cylinder head.

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Inspection

Inspect the cam chain slipper surface of the cam chain guide for wear or
damage.

Inspect the camshaft surface of each camshaft holder for scoring, scratches,
or other damage.

Note: Always replace the camshaft holders and cylinder head as a set.

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Check the stop pin spring on the exhaust camshaft holder.

The pin should move smoothly in and out without binding. Replace the stop pin
assembly as needed.

Check that the cam chain tensioner is functioning properly. Make sure the
push rod slides smoothly when the locking mechanism is released.

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Inspect the camshaft sprocket for wear and damage.

Inspect the camshaft lobes and journals wear and damage. If there are signs
of damage or discoloration inspect the lubrication system.

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Measure the maximum height of the cam lobes with vernier calipers or a
micrometer.

Item Standard mm (in) Service Limit

IN 37.2614 (1.4905) 37.11 (1.4844)

Cam lobe height
EX 37.0084 (1.4803) 36.86 (1.4744)

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Place the ends of the camshafts in V-blocks and check the runout with a dial
gauge.

Camshaft Runout Limit (IN & EX) 0.05 mm (0.002 in)

Check the decompression system by turning the decompressor cam on the

exhaust camshaft.
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You should be able to turn the decompressor cam clockwise smoothly, but the
decompressor should not turn counterclockwise. If you can't see the video
above upgrade your browser to HTML 5 capable or click here - VIDEO.

Check the rocker arm shafts for signs of damage and wear. If there are signs
of damage or discoloration inspect the lubrication system. Measure the outside
diameter of the rocker arm shafts in several locations.

Item Standard mm (in) Service Limit

IN 9.975 - 9.99 (0.399 - 0.3996) 9.9 (0.396)

Valve rocker arm shaft O.D.
EX 9.975 - 9.99 (0.399 - 0.3996) 9.9 (0.396)

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Inspect the rocker arms for damage and wear. If there are signs of damage or
discoloration inspect the lubrication system. Measure the inside diameter of
the rocker arms in several locations.

Item Standard mm (in) Service Limit

IN 10 - 10.015 (0.4 - 0.4006) 10.1 (0.404)

Valve rocker arm I.D.
EX 10 - 10.015 (0.4 - 0.4006) 10.1 (0.404)

To install the camshafts and rocker arms see the Camshaft Installation topic.

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KYMCO MXU 500i/700i Repair Manual
Engine MXU 500i > Camshaft Installation

Camshaft Installation
SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this
point.

Installation

Rocker Arms

Lubricate the inside diameter of the rocker arms and the outside diameter of
the rocker arm shaft pivot sections with fresh engine oil.

Fit the rocker arms into their original locations.

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Apply Blue Loctite to the threads of the rocker arm shafts. Install the rocker
arm shafts and washers.

Tighten the rocker arm shafts to specification with a 10 mm Allen.

Item Thread dia. (mm) Torque kgf-m (N-m, ft-lb)

Rocker arm shaft 18 4.5 (45, 32)

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Camshafts

Position the piston at TDC as with removal. See the Camshaft topic for more
information. Align the "T" mark on the flywheel with the index mark on the right
crankcase cover. This shows the piston is at Top Dead Center.

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Apply molybdenum oil to the camshaft lobes, the journal holders in the
camshaft holders and the cylinder head.

Molybdenum oil: a mixture of molybdenum grease and fresh engine oil in a

50:50 ratio.

Fit the camshafts into place. Note the exhaust camshaft has a decompressor
cam and intake camshaft doesn't.

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Position the camshafts so that the punch marks on the end are pointing up.
Minimize the amount of slack in the cam chain between the camshaft
sprockets. The lines on the camshaft sprockets must align with the cylinder
head cover mating surface as shown.

Double check the timing after the cam chain tensioner is installed.

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Install the exhaust camshaft holder with he two dowel pins. Note the exhaust
camshaft holder has the stopper pin.

Fit the intake camshaft holder into place with the two dowel pins.

Lubricate the threads of the camshaft holder bolts with fresh engine oil.

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Insert the four largest camshaft holder bolts with new washers.

Position the four large cylinder head bolts as shown.

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Insert the intake and exhaust camshaft holder bolts. Wait to install the cam
chain side camshaft holder and bolts.

Long: 8 X 210 mm
Medium: 8 X 137 mm
Short: 8 X 71 mm

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Tighten the bolts 1 - 9 in multiple steps in a crisscross pattern as shown below.
Tighten the large bolts with a 14 mm socket and the smaller bolts with a 12 mm
socket.

Camshaft Holder / Cylinder Head Bolt Torque

kgf-m (N-m, ft-lb)

Bolts 1, 2, 3, 4 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10, 11, 12, 13

Step 1 2.4 (24, 17) 1.2 (12, 9)

Step 2 3.8 (38, 27) 2.3 (23, 17)

Step 3 4.8 (48, 35)

Step 4 1.2 (12, 9)

Step 5 2.3 (23, 17)

The cylinder head bolt is number 9.

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Fit the cam chain side camshaft holder into place.

The arrow on the camshaft holder must face out.

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Tighten the 10 - 13 bolts to specification with a 12 mm socket in multiple steps
as indicated.

Camshaft Holder / Cylinder Head Bolt Torque

kgf-m (N-m, ft-lb)

Bolts 10, 11, 12, 13

Step 4 1.2 (12, 9)

Step 5 2.3 (23, 17)

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Fit the upper cam chain guide into place.

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Install the two cam chain guide bolts and tighten them securely with an 8 mm
socket.

Cam Chain Tensioner

Make sure the cam chain tensioner mating surface is clean. Install a new
gasket with the cam chain tensioner.

Use a small flat blade screwdriver to wind in the cam chain tensioner rod. Hold
the screwdriver in place until both tensioner mounting bolts have been
installed.

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Install the two cam chain tensioner mounting bolts and tighten them to
specification with an 8 mm socket. Install a new O-ring.

Item Thread dia. (mm) Torque kgf-m (N-m, ft-lb)

Cam chain tensioner bolt 6 1.2 (12, 8.6)

Install the cam chain tensioner sealing bolt and tighten it to specification with a
10 mm socket.

Item Thread dia. (mm) Torque kgf-m (N-m, ft-lb)

Tensioner sealing bolt 10 1 (10, 7.2)

Adjust the valve clearance. See the Valve Adjustment topic for more
information.

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Install the recoil starter cover.

Tighten the recoil starter bolts securely with an 8 mm socket.

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Install the timing cap on the right side of the engine and tighten securely with a
flat blade screwdriver.

Install the cylinder head cover. See the Cylinder Head Cover topic for more
information.

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KYMCO MXU 500i/700i Repair Manual
Engine MXU 500i > Cylinder Head

Cylinder Head

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Removal

Drain the coolant. See the Coolant topic for more information.

Remove the exhaust system. See the Exhaust System topic for more
information.

Remove the cylinder head cover. See the Cylinder Head Cover topic for more
information.

Remove the camshafts. See the Camshaft topic for more information.

Remove the throttle body. See the Throttle Body Removal and Installation
topic for more information.

Push in the spring and unplug the WTS sensor connector.

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Squeeze the clamp on the air bleed hose and slide it back. Loosen the
thermostat hose clamp with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Free the air bleed hose
and thermostat hose from the WTS housing.

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To remove the WTS housing remove the two bolts with an 8 mm socket.

Remove the WTS housing and cylinder head coolant stopper from the cylinder
head. Discard the WTS housing gasket.

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Remove the two nuts under the cylinder head with a 10 mm socket.

Loosen the cylinder head bolt with a 12 mm socket.

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Remove the cylinder head bolt.

Tap the reinforced areas of the cylinder head with a rubber mallet to free the
dowel pins.

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Lift off the cylinder head. Guide the cam chain through the opening, but do not
allow it to fall into the bottom end of the engine.

Remove the cylinder head gasket.

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Remove the two cylinder head dowel pins.

To remove the valves see the Valves topic.

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Inspection

Clean the combustion chamber with contact cleaner, a plastic knife, brush
and/or rag. Take care to only remove carbon and not scrape the head.

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Place a straight edge on the deck of the cylinder head and check for cylinder
head warp with a feeler gauge.

Cylinder head warpage limit 0.05 mm (0.002 in)

Check for warp in several places on the head. If the cylinder head is warped it
must be resurfaced by a qualified machine shop or replaced.

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Installation

Make sure the cylinder head mating surface is clean.

Install the two cylinder head dowel pins.

Fit a new cylinder head gasket into place.

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Install the cylinder head to the cylinder. Guide the cam chain and cam chain
guides though the opening in the cylinder head. Remember to keep the cam
chain from falling into the bottom end of the engine.

Install the two nuts under the cylinder head with a 10 mm socket.

Item Thread dia. (mm) Torque kgf-m (N-m, ft-lb)

Cylinder head nut 6 1 (10, 7.4)

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Install the cylinder head bolt. Wait to tighten it in sequence with the cylinder
head / camshaft holder bolts.

Insert the coolant stopper into the cylinder head if it was removed. Install the
WTS housing with a new gasket.

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Install the two WTS housing bolts and tighten them to specification with an 8
mm socket.

Item Thread dia. (mm) Torque kgf-m (N-m, ft-lb)

WTS Housing bolt 6 1.2 (12, 8.6)

Install the camshaft. See the Camshaft Installation topic for more information.

Install the cylinder head cover. See the Cylinder Head Cover topic for more
information.

Connect the air bleed hose and thermostat hose to the WTS housing. Secure
the hoses with the clamps.

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Plug in the WTS sensor connector.

Install the throttle body. See the Throttle Body Removal and Installation topic
for more information.

Install the exhaust system. See the Exhaust System topic for more information.

Fill the coolant. See the Coolant topic for more information.

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KYMCO MXU 500i/700i Repair Manual
Engine MXU 500i > Valves

Valves

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Removal

Remove the cylinder head. See the Cylinder Head topic for more information.

Note the location of all of the valve parts so that they can be returned to their
original positions. Remove all of the valves in the same manner.

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Use a valve spring compressor to remove the valves.

Special Tools- Valve Spring Compressor: A120E00040

Compress the valve springs only enough to remove the cotters.

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Remove the cotters from the valve stem with tweezers or a magnet.

Remove the spring retainers.

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Lift out the valve springs.

Push the valves out through the bottom of the cylinder head.

Remove the stem seals with needle nose pliers and a pick. Discard the old
stem seals.

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Remove the spring seats.

Inspection

Item Standard mm (in) Service Limit

Inner valve spring free length - 33.4 (1.336)

Outer valve spring free length - 38 (1.52)

IN 4.975 - 4.99 (0.199 - 0.1996) 4.925 (0.197)

Valve stem O.D.
EX 4.955 - 4.97 (0.1982 - 0.1988) 4.915 (0.1966)

IN 5 - 5.015 (0.2 - 0.2006) 5.03 (0.2012)

Valve guide I.D.
EX 5 - 5.015 (0.2 - 0.2006) 5.03 (0.2012)

IN 0.01 - 0.037 (0.004 - 0.0015) 0.08 (0.0032)

Valve stem-to-guide clearance
EX 0.03 - 0.057 (0.0012 - 0.0023) 0.1 (0.004)

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Measure the free length of the valve springs with vernier calipers. Replace the
valve springs if they are below the service limit.

Item Standard mm (in) Service Limit

Inner valve spring free length - 33.4 (1.336)

Outer valve spring free length - 38 (1.52)

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Measure the force to compress the valve spring with a scale. Replace the
valve spring if it is out of specification.

Item Standard

Inner valve spring compressed force 3.5 kg (@ 28.7 mm or 1.148 in)

Outer valve spring compressed force 13 kg (@ 31.43 mm or 1.2572 in)

Check the valve spring for tilt. Replace the valve spring if it is out of
specification.

Item Standard mm (in)

Inner valve spring tilt 1.2 mm (0.048)

Outer valve spring tilt 1.2 mm (0.048)

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Inspect the valve for damage. Measure the valve stem diameter with a
micrometer or vernier calipers and compare the measurements with
specification. Replace any valves that do not meet the standard.

Item Standard mm (in) Service Limit

IN 4.975 - 4.99 (0.199 - 0.1996) 4.925 (0.197)

Valve stem O.D.
EX 4.955 - 4.97 (0.1982 - 0.1988) 4.915 (0.1966)

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Measure the inside diameter of the valve guides. Replace the guides if the
measurement is out of specification. Calculate the valve stem-to-guide
clearance. Replace the guide and valve if the clearance is out of specification.

Item Standard mm (in) Service Limit

IN 5 - 5.015 (0.2 - 0.2006) 5.03 (0.2012)

Valve guide I.D.
EX 5 - 5.015 (0.2 - 0.2006) 5.03 (0.2012)

IN 0.01 - 0.037 (0.004 - 0.0015) 0.08 (0.0032)

Valve stem-to-guide clearance
EX 0.03 - 0.057 (0.0012 - 0.0023) 0.1 (0.004)

Replace the cylinder head if the valve guides are out of specification.

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Assembly

Install the spring seats.

Lubricate the new valve stem seals with fresh engine oil. Install new valve
stem seals. Push the seals straight onto the guide.

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Coat the valve stem and end in fresh engine oil. Insert the valve through the
valve guide. Twist the valve slowly to work it through the stem seal without
damaging the seal. The valve should move smoothly in the guide and make
good contact with the seat.

Install the valve springs with the tightly spaced coils facing down.

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Install the spring retainers to their original locations.

Use a valve spring compressor to install the cotters. Compress the valve
springs only enough to install the cotters.

Special Tools- Valve Spring Compressor: A120E00040

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Apply grease to the inside of the cotters. Apply a dab of grease to the end of a
flat blade screwdriver. Set the keeper in the grease on the screwdriver and
insert it onto the valve stem. Repeat this with the other keeper.

After the valves have been reassemble place a clean shop towel under the
cylinder head in the combustion chamber area and gently tap each valve with
a plastic rod and rubber mallet to make sure the valves and cotters are seated
properly.

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KYMCO MXU 500i/700i Repair Manual
Engine MXU 500i > Cylinder and Piston

Cylinder and Piston

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Removal

Remove the cylinder head. See the Cylinder Head topic for more information.

A coolant hose connects the cylinder cooling jacket to the water pump.

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Loosen the cylinder coolant hose clamp with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Free
the coolant hose from the cylinder.

There is a coolant block pin located in the cooling jacket of the cylinder.

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Remove the block pin from the cylinder.

There are two cylinder bolts with washers on the cam chain side of the
cylinder.

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Loosen the two cylinder bolts with an 8 mm socket. Remove the cylinder bolts
and washers.

Gently tap the cylinder to free it from the crankcases.

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Lift the cylinder up and off of the crankcases. Guide the cam chain through its
opening in the cylinder. Make sure the cam chain and dowel pins do not fall
into the bottom end of the engine.

Lift off the base gasket.

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Remove the two dowel pins.

Place a clean shop towel around the base of the piston to prevent any parts or
debris from falling into the crankcase.

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Rotate the gap in the piston pin clip so that it sits in the access opening in the
piston.

Remove the piston pin clip with a pick or needle nose pliers. Discard the piston
pin clips.

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Slide out the piston pin. Do not use a punch and a hammer to remove the pin.

Remove the piston. Clean off the cylinder mating surface, but take care to
keep debris from falling into the crankcase.

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Clean the carbon build up off of the piston with a stiff bristled plastic brush.
Never use a wire brush to clean a piston.

Spread the piston rings and lift them off opposite the gap. Spread the rings the
minimum amount during removal. The rings can be easily damaged.

Clean out the ring grooves. You can use an old ring to scrape out any built up
carbon in the grooves.

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Inspection

Cylinder Warp

Test for cylinder warp with a straight edge and a feeler gauge. Try and insert
the feeler gauge of the service limit under the straight edge. Place the straight
edge in several places on the cylinder.

Item Service Limit

Cylinder warpage across top 0.05 mm (0.002 in)

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Cylinder Bore

Inspect the cylinder and measure side to side at three different height levels
with a dial bore gauge or cylinder gauge set.

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Calculate the cylinder taper. The taper is the maximum difference between
either yellow and brown or blue and green. Calculate the cylinder out of round.
The out of round is greatest out of yellow, purple, or brown minus the smallest
of blue, red, or green.

Item Standard Service Limit

92.005 - 92.015 92.1

I.D.
(3.6802 - 3.6806) (3.684)

Cylinder Warpage 0.01 (0.0004) 0.05 (0.002)

Taper 0.01 (0.0004) 0.1 (0.004)

Out-of-round 0.01 (0.0004) 0.1 (0.004)

If the cylinder is out of specification or damaged it should be repaired by a

qualified machine shop or replaced.

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Piston Diameter

Measure the diameter of the piston 10 mm (A) up from the bottom of the skirt
at a 90° angle to the piston pin. Measure the piston with a micrometer. Replace
the piston if the measurement is out of specification. Check the piston for wear
and extreme discoloration.

ITEM STANDARD mm (in) LIMIT

91.96 - 91.98
Piston diameter 91.9 (3.676)
(3.6784 - 3.6793)

10 mm from
Piston O.D. measuring position -
bottom of the skirt

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Piston-to-Cylinder Clearance

Subtract the diameter of the piston from the maximum front to rear diameter
measurement of the cylinder to calculate the piston-to-cylinder clearance. If
the clearance is over the service limit the cylinder and piston must be replaced.

ITEM STANDARD mm (in) LIMIT

0.01 - 0.045 0.1

Piston-to-cylinder clearance
(0.0004 - 0.0018) (0.004)

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Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance

Check the ring-to-groove clearance with a feeler gauge. Make sure the ring is
in the correct grove.

ITEM STANDARD mm (in) LIMIT

0.03 - 0.065 0.08

Top
(0.0012 - 0.0026) (0.003)
Ring-to-groove clearance
0.015 - 0.05
Second 0.065 (0.0026)
(0.0006 - 0.002)

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Piston Ring End Gap

Insert the top ring into the cylinder. Push the top ring in the cylinder. Use the
piston to push in the ring to keep it square with the cylinder.

Measure the ring gap with a feeler gauge. Repeat this procedure with second
ring.

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 ITEM STANDARD mm (in) LIMIT

0.15 - 0.3
Top 0.5 (0.02)
(0.006 - 0.012)

0.03 - 0.45
Ring end gap Second 0.65 (0.026)
(0.012 - 0.018)

0.2 - 0.7
Oil side rail 1 (0.04)
(0.008 - 0.028)

Piston Pin O.D.

Measure the piston pin outside diameter with a micrometer.

Item Standard Service Limit

21.994 - 22 21.96
Piston pin O.D
(0.8798 - 0.88) (0.8784)

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Piston Pin Bore I.D.

Measure the piston pin bore diameter with vernier calipers or dial gauge with a
small bore gauge.

Special Tools-
Dial Gauge (1/1000 mm, 1 mm): 09900-20602
Small Bore Gauge (18 - 35 mm): 09900-22403

Item Standard Service Limit

22.002 - 22.008 22.04

Piston pin hole I.D.
(0.8801 - 0.8803) (0.8816)

0.002 - 0.014 0.02

Piston-to-piston pin clearance
(0.0001 - 0.0006) (0.001)

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Connecting Rod Small End

Measure the inside diameter of the small end of the connecting rod.

Item Standard Service Limit

Connecting rod small 22.016 - 22.034 22.06

end I.D. bore (0.8806 - 0.8814) (0.8824)

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Assembly
Clean the piston ring grooves, and apply fresh engine oil to the piston rings.
Spread the rings the minimum amount possible to install them.

Install the oil ring first then the steel rails above and below the oil ring.

Install the second ring with the "RN" mark facing up.

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Install the top ring with the "R" mark facing up. The top ring's upper inside
edge is chamfered.

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The top, second, and oil rings should be rotated so that their gaps divide the
piston into thirds, or 120° apart. The gaps shouldn't line up with the gaps of any
of the other rings. Also, none of the ring gaps should line up with the piston pin.

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Lubricate the piston pin and the small end of the connecting rod with fresh
engine oil.

Install the piston onto the connecting rod. The IN marks on the piston must sit
on the intake side of the engine.

Insert the piston pin.

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Place a clean shop towel around the base of the piston to prevent any parts or
debris from falling into the crankcase. Install new piston pin clips securely into
their grooves.

Turn the gap in the clips away from the access gap.

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Make sure the cylinder mating area is clean. Install the two dowel pins.

Install the new base gasket.

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Coat the inside of the cylinder, piston rings, and piston in fresh engine oil.
Lower the cylinder into place and guide the piston into the cylinder while you
are compressing the rings with your fingers. Be careful to not damage the rings
during this step. Bring the cam chain and guides through the opening.

Note: If the crankshaft is rotated pull up on the cam chain to prevent it from
being caught between the crankcase and the cam drive sprocket.

Install the two cylinder bolts and washers. Wait to tighten the bolts until the
cylinder head and camshafts have been installed. Tighten the bolts to
specification with an 8 mm socket.

ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Cylinder base nut 10 1.0 7.0

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Install the cooling block into the cooling jacket of the cylinder if it was removed.

Install the cylinder head. See the Cylinder Head topic.

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KYMCO MXU 500i/700i Repair Manual
Engine MXU 500i > Recoil Starter Cover

Recoil Starter Cover

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Note: The recoil starter mechanism is not installed.

Removal

Remove the right side cover and right mudguard. See the Side Covers and
Mudguards and Footrests topics for more information.

Remove the recoil starter cover bolts with an 8 mm socket.

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Remove the recoil starter cover.

Remove the belt case and hold the drive pulley to keep the crank from turning
with a drive pulley holder. See the Belt Case Cover topic for more information.

Special Tool - Drive Pulley Holder: A120E00058

Loosen the recoil starter nut with a 19 mm socket.

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Remove the recoil starter nut and washer.

Slide out the recoil starter drum. Be careful to not damage the oil control rings.

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Inspect the recoil starter oil control rings.

To replace the oil control rings carefully unlock the rings and remove them.

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Inspect the recoil starter bearing and seal. Remove the generator cover to
replace the bearing and seal as needed. See the Generator Cover topic for
more information.

Installation

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Install the oil control rings to the recoil starter. Lock the rings as shown above.
Apply fresh engine oil to the oil control rings and the recoil starter seal.

Carefully install the recoil starter so that the oil control rings are not damaged.

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Install the washer and the recoil starter nut.

Hold the drive pulley to keep the crank from turning with a drive pulley holder.

Special Tool - Drive Pulley Holder: A120E00058

Tighten the recoil starter nut to specification with a 19 mm socket.

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 ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Recoil starter nut 55 5.5 40

Install the recoil starter cover.

Tighten the recoil starter bolts securely with an 8 mm socket.

Install the frame covers. See the Side Covers topic for more information.

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Engine MXU 500i > Generator Cover

Generator Cover

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Removal

Generator Cover

Remove the right side cover and right mudguard. See the Side Covers and
Mudguards and Footrests topics for more information.

Drain the coolant. See the Coolant topic for more information.

Drain the engine oil if the water pump is to be removed. See the Engine Oil
topic for more information.

Remove the water pump. See the Water Pump topic for more information.
Remove the recoil starter. See the Recoil Starter Cover topic for more
information.
Trace the wires up from the generator cover.

Unplug the 2-pin ignition pulse generator / crank position sensor connector.

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Unplug the 4-pin stator connector.

Loosen the 14 generator cover bolts evenly in a crisscross pattern.

Remove the 14 generator cover bolts with an 8 mm socket.

5-118
Utilize the pry points and remove the generator cover from the crankcase.

Remove the generator cover gasket.

5-119
Remove the two generator cover dowel pins.

Inspect the oil jet and passages for clogging. Clean them out if needed.

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Stator and Ignition Pulse Generator

The stator and ignition pulse generator must be removed together.

Remove the three stator coil mounting bolts with an 8 mm socket.

5-121
Remove the two ignition pulse generator bolts with an 8 mm socket.

Free the ignition pulse generator and rubber wire grommet from the generator
cover.

5-122
Lift out the stator and ignition pulse generator together.

If the bearing in the generator cover needs to be replaced remove the snap
ring. Drive the bearing out from the outside in. Drive in the new bearing with a
suitable driver that is the same outside diameter as the bearing. The
manufactures markings on the bearing must face out. Install a new snap ring
into the groove with snap ring pliers.
To remove the flywheel see the Flywheel topic

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Installation

Fit the stator and ignition pulse generator into the cover together.

Install the three stator coil mounting bolts and tighten them to specification with
an 8 mm socket.

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 ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Stator coil bolt 12 1.2 9

Install the two ignition pulse generator bolts and tighten them to specification
with an 8 mm socket.
ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Ignition pulse generator 12 1.2 9

Generator Cover

Apply a silicone sealant to the outside of the rubber wire grommet where it will
fit into the generator cover and crankcase. Fit the grommet into the cover.

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Install the two dowel pins and a new generator cover gasket.

Fit the generator cover onto the crankcase.

5-126
Install the 14 generator cover bolts. Tighten the bolts a small amount at a time
in a crisscross pattern.

Tighten the generator cover bolts to specification with an 8 mm socket.

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Plug in the 4-pin stator connector.

Plug in the 2-pin ignition pulse generator / crank position sensor connector.

Install the recoil starter. See the Recoil Starter Cover topic for more
information.

Install the water pump. See the Water Pump topic for more information.

Fill the engine oil. See the Engine Oil topic for more information.

Fill the coolant. See the Coolant topic for more information.

Install the right mudguard and side cover. See the Mudguards and Footrests
and Side Covers topics for more information.

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Engine MXU 500i > Flywheel

Flywheel

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Removal

Remove the right side cover and right mudguard. See the Side Covers and
Mudguards and Footrests topics for more information.

Drain the coolant. See the Coolant topic for more information.

Drain the engine oil if the water pump is to be removed. See the Engine Oil
topic for more information.

Remove the water pump. See the Water Pump topic for more information.

Remove the recoil starter. See the Recoil Starter Cover topic for more
information.

Remove the left crankcase cover. See the Generator Cover topic fore more
information.

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Flywheel

To remove the flywheel a special flywheel puller tool will be needed.

Special Tool- Flywheel Puller: A120E00060

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Apply grease to the threads of the flywheel puller. Hold the body of the puller
with a large wrench and turn in the pusher bolt to separate the flywheel from
the crankshaft.

Remove the flywheel from the crankshaft.

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Remove the woodruff key from the crankshaft.

Slide off the starter driven gear.

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Starter Reduction Gear

Remove the starter reduction gear from the crankcase.

5-133
Inspect the starter reduction gear for wear and damage. Replace the part as a
whole if needed.

Starter Clutch

The starter clutch and starter driven gear ride on the back of the flywheel.

5-134
Inspect the function of the starter clutch by turning the starter driven gear. You
should be able to turn the driven gear clockwise smoothly, but the gear should
not turn counterclockwise. If the starter clutch allows the gear to turn either
way, or will not turn smoothly it must be replaced.

Rotate the starter gear and remove it from the starter clutch on the back of the
flywheel.

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Inspect the starter driven gear for wear and damage. Measure the outside
diameter of the starter driven gear boss and the inside diameter of the starter
driven gear where it rides on the crankshaft.
Item Service Limit

Starter driven gear boss O.D. 57.7 mm (2.272 in)

Starter driven gear bushing I.D. 27.1 mm (1.084 in)

There are six bolts that hold the starter clutch to the back of the flywheel.
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Loosen the starter clutch bolts from the outside of the flywheel with a 6 mm
Allen.

Remove the starter clutch bolts.

5-137
Remove the starter clutch and mounting plate from the back of the flywheel.

Remove the starter clutch from the mounting plate.

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Installation

Starter Clutch

Fit the starter clutch into the mounting plate.

Place the starter clutch and mounting plate on the back of the flywheel.

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Apply a thread locking agent to the threads of the six starter clutch bolts.

Tighten the starter clutch bolts evenly and securely with a 6 mm Allen.

5-140
Lubricate the boss of the starter driven gear with a 50:50 mixture of engine oil
and molybdenum grease.

Rotate the starter driven gear clockwise as it is inserted into the starter clutch.

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Starter Reduction Gear

Lubricate the starter reduction gear shaft with fresh engine oil.

Install the starter reduction gear into the crankcase as shown.

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Flywheel

Install the starter driven gear onto the crankshaft.

Install the woodruff key into the crankshaft. Make sure the tapered area of the
crankshaft is clean, oil free, and dry.

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Guide the flywheel onto the crankshaft make sure the key lines up with the
groove in the flywheel. Rotate the starter driven gear to fit it into the starter
clutch if needed.

Install the left crankcase cover. See the Generator Cover topic fore more
information.

Install the recoil starter. See the Recoil Starter Cover topic for more
information.

Install the water pump. See the Water Pump topic for more information.

Fill the engine oil. See the Engine Oil topic for more information.

Fill the coolant. See the Coolant topic for more information.

Install the right mudguard and side cover. See the Mudguards and Footrests
and Side Covers topics for more information.

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Engine MXU 500i > Oil Pump

Oil Pump
SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this
point.

Removal

Remove the right side cover and right mudguard. See the Side Covers and
Mudguards and Footrests topics for more information.

Drain the coolant. See the Coolant topic for more information.

Drain the engine oil if the water pump is to be removed. See the Engine Oil
topic for more information.

Remove the water pump. See the Water Pump topic for more information.

Remove the recoil starter. See the Recoil Starter Cover topic for more
information.

Remove the left crankcase cover. See the Generator Cover topic fore more
information.

Remove the flywheel. See the Flywheel topic for more information.

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The oil pump is driven by a chain off the crankshaft.

5-146
Remove the two oil pump chain guide bolts with an 8 mm socket.

Remove the oil pump chain guide.

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Loosen the two oil pump oil separator bolts with an 8 mm socket.

Remove the oil separator bolts and the oil separator.

Remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

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Slide the oil pump sprocket off of the oil pump shaft.

Free the oil pump chain from the crankshaft and remove the oil pump sprocket
and chain.

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Remove the oil pump shaft holder bolt with an 8 mm socket.

Remove the oil pump shaft holder.

Remove the two oil pump shaft holder dowel pins.

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Remove the two oil pump bolts with an 8 mm socket.

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Remove the oil pump.
Turn the oil pump shaft and make sure it turns smoothly.

Disassembly

Slide the oil pump shaft out of the oil pump.

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Remove the oil pump cover screw.

5-153
Remove the oil pump cover.

Remove the oil pump dowel pin.

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Remove the inner and outer oil pump rotors.

5-155
Inspection

Check the oil pump chain guide for signs of excessive wear and damage.
Replace it as needed.

Inspect the oil pump chain and sprocket for excessive wear and damage.
Replace these components as needed.

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Use a feeler gauge set to check the clearance between the outer oil pump
rotor and the body (body clearance).

Use a feeler gauge set to check the clearance between the inner and outer
rotors (tip clearance).

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Place a straight edge across the oil pump body and rotors. Check the side
clearance with a feeler gauge.

ITEM STANDARD mm (in) SERVICE LIMIT

Tip clearance 0.15 (0.006) max 0.2 (0.008)

Oil pump rotor Body clearance 0.15 - 0.2 (0.006 - 0.008) 0.25 (0.01)

Side clearance 0.04 - 0.09 (0.0016 - 0.0036) 0.12 (0.0048)

Replace the oil pump if the oil pump rotors are damaged or the measurements
are out of specification.

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Assembly
Lubricate the rotating parts in fresh engine oil.

Fit the outer and inner rotors into the oil pump body.

Install the oil pump dowel pin.

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Install the oil pump cover.

5-160
Install the oil pump cover screw and tighten it to specification with a #2 Phillips
screwdriver.

ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Oil pump screw 3 0.3 2

Slide the oil pump shaft into the oil pump.

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Installation

Fit the oil pump into place with the arrow pointing up.

Insert the two oil pump mounting bolts and tighten them securely

5-162
Turn the oil pump shaft and make sure it turns smoothly.

Install the two oil pump shaft holder dowel pins.

5-163
Fit the oil pump shaft holder into place.

Install the oil pump shaft holder bolt. Do not tighten, yet.

5-164
Fit the oil pump sprocket and chain into place. Engage the chain to its drive
sprocket on the crankshaft.

Fit the oil pump sprocket onto the oil pump shaft.

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Install the new snap ring with snap ring pliers.

Install the oil separator and the two mounting bolts.

Tighten the oil pump holder shaft bolt and two oil separator mounting bolts
securely with an 8 mm socket. Tighten the bolts evenly in a crisscross pattern.

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Fit the oil pump chain guide into place.

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Install the two oil pump chain guide bolts and tighten them securely with an 8
mm socket.

Install the flywheel. See the Flywheel topic for more information.

Install the left crankcase cover. See the Generator Cover topic fore more
information.

Install the recoil starter. See the Recoil Starter Cover topic for more
information.

Install the water pump. See the Water Pump topic for more information.

Fill the engine oil. See the Engine Oil topic for more information.

Fill the coolant. See the Coolant topic for more information.

Install the right mudguard and side cover. See the Mudguards and Footrests
and Side Covers topics for more information.

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Engine MXU 500i > Cam Chain

Cam Chain
SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this
point.

Removal

Remove the following components:

• Cylinder Head

• Cylinder and Piston

• Recoil Starter Cover

• Generator Cover

• Flywheel

• Oil Pump - Oil pump sprocket and chain

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There are two cam chain guides that are mounting on pivot bolts. The larger
guide is the one that is contacted by the cam chain tensioner.

5-170
Remove the two cam chain guide pivot bolts with an 8 mm Allen.

Inspect the cam chain guides for excessive wear and damage. Replace the
guides as needed.

5-171
Remove the cam chain.

Inspect the cam chain for kinking, fatigue, and damage. Replace the cam
chain as needed.

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Installation

Fit the cam chain into place. Of the two sprockets on the crankshaft the cam
chain's timing sprocket is the inner sprocket. The outer sprocket is the oil pump
drive chain sprocket.

Install the two cam chain guides. The larger guide is on the tensioner side.

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Install the two cam chain guide pivot bolts and tighten them to specification
with an 8 mm Allen.

ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Cam chain guide pivot bolt 20 2.0 15

Install the following components:

• Oil Pump - Oil pump sprocket and chain

• Flywheel

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• Generator Cover

• Recoil Starter Cover

• Cylinder and Piston

• Cylinder Head

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KYMCO MXU 500i/700i Repair Manual
Engine MXU 500i > Engine Removal

Engine Removal

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Remove these components

Component Topic

Seat Seat

Battery Battery

Front cover Front Cover

Side Covers Side Covers

Fuel tank and shield Fuel Tank

Rack Racks

Front fender Front Fender

Mudguards Mudguards and Footrests

Rear fender Rear Fender

Airbox and ducts Airbox

Exhaust system Exhaust System

Throttle body Throttle Body Removal and Installation

Brake Pedal Brake Pedal and Master Cylinder

Drain the engine oil Engine Oil

Drain the coolant Coolant

Remove the CVT cooling ducts CVT Cooling Ducts

Drive selector Drive Mode Selector

Support the vehicle on a level surface so that it cannot move as you remove
the engine.

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Pull the spark plug cap off of the spark plug.

Disconnect the crankcase breather hose from the cylinder head cover on the
MXU 500i models.

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Free the breather hose from the bevel gear cover on the MXU 700i models.

Disconnect the air inlet hose from the PAIR valve on vehicles equipped with an
air injection emissions system.

5-178
Push in the spring and unplug the WTS sensor connector.

Trace the wires up from the generator cover. Unplug the 4-pin stator
connector.

Unplug the 2-pin ignition pulse generator / crank position sensor connector.

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Trace the wires up from the gear position switch. Unplug the gear position
switch connector.

Unplug the connector from the speed sensor.

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Pull back the rubber cover from the starter motor terminal. Loosen the starter
motor terminal nut with a 10 mm socket and free the lead from the terminal.
Remove the starter motor mounting bolt with the ground wire with an 8 mm
socket. Free the ground wire from the engine.

Squeeze the clamp on the air bleed hose and slide it back. Loosen the coolant
hose clamp with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Free the hoses from the WTS
housing.

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Loosen the bypass (smaller) and lower radiator hose (larger) clamp with a #2
Phillips screwdriver. Free the hoses from the water pump.

There are three engine mounts. Hold the bolts and loosen the nuts. Remove
the engine mounting bolts and nuts.

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Lift the front of the engine and move it forward to disconnect the rear propeller
shaft. Remove the rear propeller shaft.

Slide the engine back.

5-183
Disconnect the front propeller shaft.

Note: Do note lose the propeller shaft springs.

5-184
Lift the rear of the engine and tilt the engine forward to lower the cylinder head.
Guide the engine out of the left side of the frame.

To install the engine. See the Engine Installation topic for more information.

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KYMCO MXU 500i/700i Repair Manual
Engine MXU 500i > Engine Installation

Engine Installation

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Lubricate the splines of the propeller shafts and final gear pinion shafts with a
lightweight lithium-soap based grease. The propeller shaft springs fit between
propeller shafts and the final drive pinion shafts.

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Tilt the engine to lower the cylinder head and guide the engine into the frame.
Bring the engine in from the left side of the frame.

5-187
Install the front propeller shaft and slide the engine forward.

Install the rear propeller shaft.

Adjust the engine so that the engine mounts line up correctly. Insert the engine
mounting bolts from the right side and thread on the nuts.

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Hold the engine mounting bolts and torque the nuts to specification.

Torque
Item Thread dia. (mm)
Kgf-m (N-m, ft-lb)

Upper engine nut 10 6.0 (60, 43)

Front and rear lower engine nut 10 6.0 (60, 43)

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Connect the air inlet hose to the PAIR valve on vehicles equipped with an air
injection emissions system.

Connect the coolant hoses to the water pump as shown. Tighten the coolant
hose clamps securely with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

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Connect the air bleed hose and thermostat hose to the WTS housing. Secure
the hoses with the clamps.

Plug in the WTS sensor connector.

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Install the ground lead with the starter motor mounting bolt. Tighten the starter
motor mounting bolts to specification with an 8 mm socket. Connect the lead to
the starter motor. Tighten the nut securely with a 10 mm socket. Move the
rubber cover into place over the terminal.

TORQUE
ITEM THREAD SIZE AND TYPE
Nm kgf-m ft-lb

STARTER MOTOR BOLT 10.8 ± 1 1.1 ± 0.1 8

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Plug in the speedometer sensor connector.

Plug in the gear position switch connector.

5-193
Plug in the 4-pin stator connector.

Plug in the 2-pin ignition pulse generator / crank position sensor connector.

Connect the breather hose to the bevel gear cover on the MXU 700i models.
Secure the hose with the clamp.

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Connect the crankcase breather hose to the cylinder head cover on the MXU
500i models. Secure the hose with the clamp.

Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug.

Install these components

Component Topic

Drive selector Drive Mode Selector

CVT cooling ducts CVT Cooling Ducts

Brake Pedal Brake Pedal and Master Cylinder

Exhaust system Exhaust System

Throttle body Throttle Body Removal and Installation

Airbox Airbox

Rear fender Rear Fender

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Fuel tank and shield Fuel Tank

Fill the engine oil Engine Oil

Fill the coolant Coolant

Mudguards Mudguards and Footrests

Side covers Side Covers

Front cover Front Cover

Racks Racks

Battery Battery

Seat Seat

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Engine MXU 500i > Output Shaft

Output Shaft and Bevel Gear

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Removal

Remove the engine. See the Engine Removal topic for more information.

Bevel Gear Cover

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Remove the five bevel gear case cover bolts with an 8 mm socket.

Remove the bevel gear cover.

Remove the gasket and the two bevel gear cover dowel pins.

5-198
Inspect the oil sight glass and replace it as needed.

Output Shaft and Bevel Gears

Unstake the output shaft nut with a chisel and a hammer.

5-199
Insert the rear propeller shaft and hold it to keep the output shaft from turning.

Loosen the output shaft nut with a 26 mm socket.

5-200
Remove output shaft nut.

Remove the rear propeller shaft coupler from the engine.

5-201
Tap the output shaft forward with a rubber mallet.

Move the output shaft forward so that the driven bevel gear can be removed.

5-202
Remove the driven bevel gear and shim.

Slide the output shaft out of the engine.

5-203
Unstake drive bevel gear nut with a chisel and a hammer.

Remove the belt case cover. See the CVT Removal topic. Hold the driven
pulley with a Y-type holder.

Special Tool -
Y-Type Holder: A120E00056

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Loosen the drive bevel gear nut with a deep well 26 mm socket.

Remove the drive bevel gear nut.

5-205
Slide off the drive bevel gear.

Remove the drive bevel gear shim.

5-206
Seals and Bearings

Inspect the propeller shaft oil seals for leaks and damage.

Inspect the bearings by turning them with a finger. Replace the bearings if they
do not turn smoothly.

5-207
Remove the seals with a seal pick if needed. Replace the oil seals with new
items if they are removed.

If the rear bearing needs to be replaced the lock nut must be removed.

5-208
Remove the lock nut with the special tool.

Special Tool -
Nut Wrench: A120E00066

Remove the rear bearing with a suitable bearing puller.

5-209
Special Tool-
Bearing Puller: A120E00037

Drive in the new bearing with a suitable driver that is the same outside
diameter as the bearing. The manufactures markings on the bearing must face
out.

Special Tool -
Bearing Driver: A120E00014

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Install the lock nut with the special tool.

Special Tool -
Nut Wrench: A120E00066

5-211
Torque the lock nut to specification with the special tool.

ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Driven pulley nut 110 11 79.2

If the front bearing is to be replaced the snap ring must be removed.

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Remove the bearing snap ring with snap ring pliers.

Remove the bearing with a suitable bearing puller.

Special Tool-
Bearing Puller: A120E00037

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Drive in the new bearing with a suitable driver that is the same outside
diameter as the bearing. The manufactures markings on the bearing must face
out.

Special Tool -
Bearing Driver: A120E00014

Install a new snap ring with snap ring pliers.

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Lubricate the lips of the new oil seals with fresh engine oil.

Press in the new seals with a suitable driver with the same outside diameter as
the seals.

Inspection

Inspect the propeller shaft couplers for wear and damage.

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Inspect the bevel gears for wear and damage.

Inspect the output shaft for damage and wear.

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Bevel Gear Backlash

Remove the bevel gear cover. The bevel gears must be installed as normal.

Set a dial gauge on the driven bevel gear as shown.

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Measure the backlash by turning the rear propeller shaft in each direction,
reading the total backlash on the dial gauge. If the backlash is not within
specification, the shim must be changed and the backlash should be
rechecked until correct.

Bevel gear backlash 0.03 - 0.15 mm (0.001 - 0.006 in)

See the chart for appropriate shim thickness.

Backlash Shim Adjustment

under 0.03 mm (0.001 in) Reduce shim thickness

0.03 - 0.15 mm (0.001 - 0.006 in) Correct shim thickness

over 0.15 mm (0.006 in) Increase shim thickness

Drive/Driven bevel gear shims

A 0.6 mm (0.024 in)

B 0.65 mm (0.026 in)

C 0.7 mm (0.028 in)

D 0.75 mm (0.03 in)

E 0.8 mm (0.032 in)

F 0.85 mm (0.034 in)

G 0.9 mm (0.036 in)

H 0.95 mm (0.038 in)

I 1 mm (0.04 in)

J 1.05 mm (0.042 in)

K 1.1 mm (0.044 in)

L 1.15 mm (0.046 in)

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Bevel Gear Tooth Contact

After the backlash adjustment is carried out, the tooth contact must be
checked as indicated below.

• Remove the driven bevel gear.

• Clean and degrease the teeth of the drive and driven bevel gears. Apply a
coating of machinist's layout dye or paste to several teeth of the driven bevel
gear.

• Install the driven bevel gear.

• Rotate the rear propeller shaft several turns in both directions.

• Remove the driven bevel gear and inspect the coated teeth of the drive bevel
gear. The tooth contact pattern should be as shown the examples 1, 2 and 3.

1 - Incorrect (contact at tooth top)

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2 - Correct

3-

• If tooth contact is found to be correct (example 2) complete the installation.

• If tooth contact is found to be incorrect (examples 1 and 3), the shim

thickness between the drive bevel gear and driven bevel gear must be
changed and the tooth contact rechecked until correct.

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 Drive Bevel Gear Shim Driven Bevel Gear Shim
Tooth Contact
Adjustment Adjustment

Contact at tooth top (1) Increase shim thickness Increase shim thickness

Contact at tooth root

Reduce shim thickness Reduce shim thickness
(3)

Make sure to check the backlash after the tooth contact has been adjusted.
The tooth contact shim adjustment may have changed the backlash. Adjust the
tooth contact and backlash until they are both within specification. If the correct
tooth contact cannot be maintained when adjusting the backlash, replace the
drive and driven bevel gears.

Installation

Output Shaft and Bevel Gears

Install the drive bevel gear shim.

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Slide on the drive bevel gear.

Lubricate the new drive bevel gear lock nut threads with engine oil. Thread on
the new drive bevel gear lock nut.
Hold the driven pulley with a Y-type holder.
Special Tool -
Y-Type Holder: A120E00056

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Tighten the drive bevel gear nut to specification with a deep well 26 mm
socket.

ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Drive bevel gear lock nut 140 14 100.8

Stake the drive bevel gear lock nut with a chisel and a hammer.

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Slide the output shaft into the engine as shown.

Fit the driven bevel gear and shim into place.

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Guide the output shaft through the driven bevel gear and shim.

The output shaft must protrude through the seal.

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Install the rear propeller shaft coupler.

Lubricate the new output shaft nut threads with engine oil. Install the new
output shaft nut.

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Insert the forward propeller shaft and hold it to keep the output shaft from
turning.

Tighten the output shaft nut to specification with a 26 mm socket.

ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Driven bevel gear lock nut 140 14 100.8

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Stake the output shaft nut with a chisel and a hammer.

Bevel Gear Cover

Install two bevel gear cover dowel pins and a new gasket.

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Fit the bevel gear cover into place.

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Install the five bevel gear case cover bolts. Tighten the bolts evenly and
securely with an 8 mm socket.

Install the engine. See the Engine Installation topic for more information.

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Engine MXU 500i > Crankcase

Crankcase

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Splitting

Remove the engine from the frame. See the Engine Removal topic for more
information.

Remove the following engine components:

• Cylinder Head Cover

• Camshaft

• Cylinder Head

• Cylinder and Piston

• Recoil Starter Cover

• Water Pump

• Generator Cover

• Flywheel

• Oil Pump

• Cam Chain

• Belt Case Cover

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 • Output Shaft and Bevel Gear

• CVT Removal

• Clutch Removal

• Starter Motor

Loosen the shift cam stopper plug with a 14 mm socket.

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Remove the stopper plug, washer, spring, and stopper ball.

Inspect the shift cam stopper components and replace them as needed.

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Remove the shift arm bolt with a 10 mm socket.

Remove the shift arm from the shift shaft.

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Remove the gear position indicator switch bolt with an 8 mm socket.

Remove the gear position indicator switch. Note its position so that it can be
returned to its original orientation.

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Remove the four bolts from the CVT side of the crankcase. There are three
bolts on the clutch end, and one bolt on the other end. Remove the bolts with
an 8 mm socket.

Loosen the 15 generator side crankcase bolts evenly and in a crisscross

pattern.

Remove the generator side crankcase bolts with an 8 mm socket.

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Utilize the pry points and separate the halves of the crankcases.

Remove the two dowel pins from the crankcase. Remove the old crankcase
gasket material.

To remove the crankshaft and balancer see the Crankshaft topic.

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To remove the transmission see the Transmission Removal topic.

To inspect and replace the crankcase bearings see the Crankcase Bearings
topic for more information.

Oil Relief Valve

The oil relief valve is located in the crankcase.

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If it is necessary, remove the oil pipe; Remove the two bolts, washers (on the
oil pipe), oil pipe and washers (under oil pipe).

Remove the oil relief valve from the crankcase.

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Push in on the oil relief valve piston and make sure it moves smoothly.
Replace it if it sticks or refuses to move.

Discard the O-ring and replace it with a new item. Apply fresh engine oil to the
new O-ring.

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Fit the oil relief valve into place in the crankcase.

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Assembly

Make sure the crankcase mating surfaces are clean.

Install the inner washers on the right crankcase. Install the oil pipe with the
thick side face upward. Apply clean engine oil to the bolts, then install the outer
washers and two bolts.
Tighten the two bolts to the specified torque.

ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Oil pipe bolt 35 3.5 25.2

Install the two dowel pins into the left crankcase half.

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Apply Threebond 1215 or other equivalent sealant to the crankcase mating
surface. Do not allow the sealant to get into oil passages or bearings.

The crankcases must be joined in a few minutes or the sealant will not function
correctly.

Fit the generator side crankcase half onto the CVT crankcase half. Make sure
the shafts line up correctly.

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Insert the 15 generator side crankcase bolts. Tighten the bolts evenly and in a
crisscross pattern.

Torque the 15 generator side crankcase bolts to specification with an 8 mm

socket.

ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Crankcase bolt 12 1.2 8.6

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Install the four CVT side of the crankcase bolts and tighten them to
specification with an 8 mm socket.

ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Crankcase bolt 12 1.2 8.6

Install a new O-ring to the gear position indicator switch if needed. Lubricate
the O-ring with fresh engine oil. Install the gear position indicator switch.

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Install the gear position indicator switch bolt and tighten it securely with an 8
mm socket.

Install the shift arm to the shift shaft.

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Install the shaft arm bolt and tighten it securely with a 10 mm socket.

Use a new sealing washer with the shift cam stopper plug.

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Install the stopper plug, washer, spring, and stopper ball.

Tighten the stopper plug to specification with a 14 mm socket.

ITEM N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Shift cam stopper plug 48 4.8 35

Make sure the engine shafts turn properly.

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Install the following engine components:

• Starter Motor

• Clutch Installation

• CVT Installation

• Output Shaft and Bevel Gear

• Belt Case Cover

• Cam Chain

• Oil Pump

• Flywheel

• Generator Cover

• Recoil Starter Cover

• Cylinder and Piston

• Cylinder Head

• Camshaft Installation

• Cylinder Head Cover

Install the engine. See the Engine Installation topic.

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Engine MXU 500i > Crankshaft

Crankshaft

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Removal

Split the crankcases. See the crankcase Crankcase topic for more information.

Remove the transmission. See the Transmission Removal topic for more
information.

Remove the crankshaft and balancer shaft together.

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Inspection

Inspect the balancer shaft for wear and damage.

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Inspect the crankshaft for wear or damage. Turn the crank bearings with a
finger and make sure they turn smoothly. Replace the crankshaft if the
bearings are faulty.

Measure the inside diameter of the small end of the connecting rod.
Item Standard Service Limit

Connecting rod small end I.D. bore 22.016 - 22.034 (0.8806 - 0.8814) 22.06 (0.8824)

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Place the crankshaft on V-blocks and measure the runout on each side with a
dial gauge. Check the side clearance of the big end of the connecting rod with
a feeler gauge.

Service
Item Standard mm (in)
Limit

Not USA 0.01 - 0.4 (0.002 -

0.6 (0.024)
Connecting rod big end side type 0.016)
clearance (C) 0.3 - 0.6 (0.012 -
USA type 0.8 (0.032)
0.024)

0 - 0.008 (0 - 0.05
Connecting rod big end radial clearance
Crankshaft 0.00032) (0.002)

Run out (B) - 0.1 (0.004)

72 - 72.05 (2.88 -
Web width (D) -
2.882)

0.8 - 1.0 (0.032 -

Small end free play (A) -
0.04)

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Installation

Lubricate the crankshaft and balancer bearings with fresh engine oil.

Fit the crank and balancer shafts into the crankcase together.

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The line on the balancer sprocket must align with the line on the crankshaft.

Install the transmission. See the Transmission Installation topic for more
information.

Assemble the crankcases. See the Crankcase topic for more information.

KYMCO MXU 500i/700i Repair Manual

Engine MXU 500i > Transmission Removal

Transmission Removal

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Split the crankcases. See the Crankcase topic for more information.

Remove the shift shaft.

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Remove the transmission guide bar.

Remove the upper and lower shift forks.

Remove the shift cam.

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Remove the transmission shafts together from the crankcase.

To disassemble the transmission shafts see the Transmission Shafts topic for
more information.

Remove the stopper lever bolt and washer with a 6 mm Allen wrench.

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Remove the stopper lever and spring.

Remove the crankshaft and balancer shaft together. See the Crankshaft for
more information.

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Place the nut that was removed from the driven pulley back onto the
transmission drive shaft to protect the threads and begin to press the shaft out.
Remove the nut before it reaches the oil seal as it will not fit through. Remove
the shaft.

If the bearing comes out with the transmission drive shaft press it off as shown.

Note: Always replace the bearing if it is removed from the crankcase.

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If the transmission drive shaft bearing does not come out with the shaft and
needs to be replaced; remove it with a bearing puller. See the Crankcase
Bearings topic for more information.

Note: Always replace the bearing if it is removed from the crankcase.

Inspect the transmission drive shaft oil seal and replace if needed.

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If it is necessary to remove the stopper lever shaft use a 19 mm socket to
remove the nut and washer on the other side.

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Upper Shift Fork Disassembly

Remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

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Remove the washer.

Remove the shift fork and spring.

Remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

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Remove the washer and cam pawl.

Inspection

Check the stopper lever pawl for bends, damage or wear. Inspect the spring
for cracks or damage.

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Check the transmission drive shaft gear teeth for blue discoloration, pitting or
wear.

Measure the guide bar runout. Replace the bar if it is out of specification.

Item Service Limit

Guide Bar Runout 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)

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Inspect the upper shift fork cam followers, shift fork pawl and spring. If there is
any damage or excessive wear replace the components as a set.

Inspect the upper shift fork cam followers and shift fork pawl. If there is any
damage or excessive wear replace the part.

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Check the shift cam grooves and shift cam gear. Check for wear and damage
and replace if needed.

Inspect shift shaft gear and shift shaft for damage, bends or wear. Check the
return spring for fatigue or damage. Replace the parts if needed.

Inspect the transmission bearings. See the Crankcase Bearings topic for more
information.

To assemble the transmission see the Transmission Installation topic for more
information.

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KYMCO MXU 500i/700i Repair Manual
Engine MXU 500i > Transmission Shafts

Transmission Shafts

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Remove the transmission shafts from the transmission. See the Transmission
Removal topic for more information.

Disassembly

When disassembling the transmission shafts be sure to keep track of the order
and orientation of the parts as they come apart. Discard old snap rings. Clean
all of the components using aerosol brake cleaner and a lint free cloth. Inspect
the parts for visible signs of wear or damage. Replace any defective
components.

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Inspect all of the shifter dogs carefully for wear, especially on the outer edges.
Also inspect the slots or other dogs on adjoining gears that the dogs fit into or
against. Damage to the dogs or slots can cause the transmission to jump out
of gear. Replace any gears that are damaged or worn even a little bit.

Countershaft

Remove the washer.

Remove the high drive gear.

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Remove the bushing and washer.

Remove the high/low gear shifter.

Remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

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Remove the washer and low drive gear.

On the other side of the countershaft; Remove the snap ring with snap ring
pliers.

Remove the stopper wheel.

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Remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

Remove the reverse gear shifter.

Remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

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Remove the washer and reverse drive gear.

Inspect the countershaft, gear teeth and mated dogs. Check for blue
discoloration, pitting or wear. Check for rounded edges, cracks or other
damage. Replace as needed.

Bevel Gear Drive Shaft

Remove the thick washer.

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Remove the reverse gear.

Remove the thin washer.

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Inspect the gear teeth. Check for blue discoloration, pitting or wear. Replace
as needed.

Inspect the needle bearing in the reverse gear. Check for wear or damage.
Replace as needed.

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Assembly

Use new snap rings when assembling the transmission shaft components.
Install the snap ring (and thrust washer) so that the sharp edge is facing away
from the gear that is putting thrust against it. The sharp edge is shown in the
photo on the left.

Also, make sure the snap rings are fully seated in their grooves as shown.
Spread the new snap rings only enough to slide them down the shaft and into
their grooves.

Note: Coat the gears and shafts lightly with fresh engine oil before installation.

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Bevel Gear Drive Shaft

Install the thin washer on the drive shaft.

Install the reverse gear.

Install the thick washer.

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Countershaft

Install the reverse drive gear and washer on the proper side of the
countershaft.

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Install the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

Install the reverse gear shifter.

Install the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

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Install the stopper wheel.

Install the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

On the other side of the countershaft; Install the low drive gear and washer.

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Install the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

Install the high/low gear shifter.

Install the washer and bushing.

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Install the high drive gear.

Install the washer.

To install the transmission see the Transmission Installation topic.

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Engine MXU 500i > Transmission Installation

Transmission Installation

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Upper Shift Fork Assembly

Install the cam pawl on the shaft and be sure to align the marks as shown.

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Install the washer.

Install the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

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Install the spring.

Install the shift fork on the shaft and be sure to align the marks as shown.

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Install the washer.

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Install the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

Installation

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Install the stopper lever shaft if it was removed. Install the shaft on the outside
and the nut with washer on the inside. Carefully hold the stopper lever shaft
with a wrench if necessary. Tighten the bolt to specification with a 19 mm
socket.

Item N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Stopper lever shaft nut 30 3 21.6

Apply clean engine oil to a new drive shaft oil seal lip. Install the transmission
drive shaft oil seal. Use a suitable driver that is the same outside diameter as
the seal.

Install the stopper lever and spring on the shaft.

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Note: Hook the spring onto the hook part of the stopper lever, squeeze the
spring in to the groove of the left crankcase.

Install the washer and a new stopper lever bolt. Hold the shaft nut on the other
side. Tighten the bolt to specification with a 6 mm Allen wrench.

Item N-m kgf-m ft-lb

Stopper lever bolt 25 2.5 18

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Install the transmission drive shaft bearing with a bearing driver.

Special Tool-
Bearing Driver: A120E00014
Note: Apply clean engine oil to the transmission drive shaft, countershaft and
drive shaft.

Carefully press in the transmission drive shaft.

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Install the transmission shafts together into the crankcase.

Apply clean engine oil to the shift cam and install it.

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Apply clean engine oil to the upper and lower shift forks and pawls.

Install the lower gearshift fork into the lower shifter shift groove on the
countershaft with its “LDB5” mark facing down. Fit the lower shift fork guide pin
into the groove on the shift cam.

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Install the upper gearshift fork into the upper shifter shift groove on the
countershaft with its “LDB5” mark facing up. Fit the upper shift fork guide pin
into the groove on the shift cam.

Apply clean engine oil to the transmission guide bar and install it.

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Install the shift shaft. Be sure to align the shift shaft mark with the shift cam
gear marks as shown. Check the transmission operation.

Install the crankshaft and balancer shaft together (if they were removed). See
the Crankshaft for more information.

Assemble the crankcases. See the Crankcase topic for more information.

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Engine MXU 500i > Crankcase Bearings

Crankcase Bearings

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this

point.

Inspection

Inspect the crankcase bearings.

Turn the bearings with a finger. They should turn freely with out noise or
binding, but also without excessive play. Make sure the outer races of the
bearings are secure in the crankcase.

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Replacement

Place the new bearing in the freezer at least a half hour before you plan to
install them.

Remove the bearings with a suitable bearing puller.

Special Tool - Bearing Puller: A120E00037

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To replace the drive shaft bearing first remove the set plates. Remove the set
plate bolts with a 6 mm Allen. Install the bearing set plates after the bearing
has been replaced and tighten new bolts securely with a 6 mm Allen.

Replace the oil seal if its bearing is to be replaced.

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Drive in the new bearings with a suitable bearing driver that has the same
outside diameter of the bearing. The manufactures markings on the bearing
must face out.

Special Tool - Bearing Driver: A120E00014

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