Torsional Damper Shaft
Removal
1.
Remove the engine from the frame (see page
10.2).
2.
Remove the fixings securing the gear position
sensor
to
the torsional damper shaft housing.
3.
Withdraw the sensor
and
collect
its
O-ring.
1.
Gear
position sensor
2.0-ring
4.
Release the bolts securing the damper shaft
housing to the crankcases.
The torsional damper shaft assembly
is
often a tight
fit
in
the crankcase. Never
level
or force implements
between
the
crankcase and housing
as
this will
damage
both
components. Gently use a soft-faced
mallet to ease the components apart.
Transmission
5.
Withdraw the damper shaft assembly.
6.
Collect the gear position indicator shaft from
inside the crankcase, taking care to not drop the
spring and plunger from its outer
end.
1.
Gear
position indicator shaft
Service Manual - Rocket
III
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