Splitting the cases....

[96wideglide96]

Are there special tools necessary to separate the crank cases on an Evo?
All the studs, barrels,tranny, etc. have been removed and I suspect some corrosion is holding the cases together. Before I do any damage with a large hammer, I am looking for suggestions to have this project go smoothly. I did not encounter anything major up to this point so I want to be very cautious with this next step.

[Dan89FLSTC]

You`ve got to get a service manual…

Right side case is held on by corrosion, gasket sealer…

Lay the cases left side down on the bench and tap the right case with a mallet to free it up.

To remove the crank from the left side case, put it in an arbor or hydraulic press, flywheels facing down.

Support the case with wooden blocks. Put some cardboard or something soft under the crank to protect it when it falls out of the case.

Pressing on the end of the crank will push the shaft out of the Timken bearing in the case and the crank will fall out.

The shop manual will show you what pullers you need to remove the other Timken bearing from the shaft.

[96wideglide96]

Thanks for the tech tips on separating the cases. The Clymer manual should be in next week.