Need help removing starter gear plate for gasket replacement

[Ginchey]

Hi there, I'm trying to remove my starter gear cover to replace a gasket and I cant quite get it off because of the chain guide. Can anyone help me figure out how to remove it? See attached picture of what I'm talking about.

Thanks!

 

[Jim]

Behind the chain, the guard is slotted into a stud and nut that holds the case halves together. You need to loosen that so you can slide chain guide (which is actually a guard for the shifter) out of the way.

 

[Ginchey]

Behind the chain, the guard is slotted into a stud and nut that holds the case halves together. You need to loosen that so you can slide chain guide (which is actually a guard for the shifter) out of the way.

Thanks! Is the bolt facing out or is it facing the ground?

 

[Jim]

Thanks! Is the bolt facing out or is it facing the ground?

It's a stud... it's facing down.