2001-2014 Honda BF/BFP8D, BF/BFP9.9D Outboards Shop Manual, Page 192Get this manual
SFBD-SFS.SD
4CRANKSHAFTCYLINDER BLOCK
aDISASSEMBLY
1) Remove the engine (Section 8) and remove the following:flywheel and timing belt drive pulley (p9-2 and 9-10)- silencer and carburetor (P6-2)- fuel pump and fuel filter (P6-16)- cylinder head (P10-2)2) Turn the crankshaft until the piston is at top dead center3) Remove the eight 28 mm flange bolts Loosen the bolts in crisscross pattern insteps 4) Insert screwdriver or equivalent tool into the concave in the position shown, and lift the crankcase cover slightly Be careful not to damage the mating surface when removing the crankcase cover5) Remove the crankcase cover and 14 mm and 14 20 mm dowel pins