TRANSMISSION
5-70
EAS26260
CHECKING THE SHIFT FORKS
The following procedure applies to all of the shift
forks.
1. Check:
• Shift fork cam follower “1”
• Shift fork pawl “2”
Bends/damage/scoring/wear → Replace the
shift fork.
2. Check:
• Shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
WARNING
EWA12840
Do not attempt to straighten a bent shift fork
guide bar.
3. Check:
• Shift fork movement
Rough movement → Replace the shift forks.
EAS26270
CHECKING THE SHIFT DRUM ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Shift drum grooves
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace the shift
drum assembly.
EAS26300
CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Measure:
• Main axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge “1”)
Out of specification → Replace the main axle.
2. Check:
• Transmission gears
Blue discoloration/pitting/wear → Replace
the defective gear(s).
• Transmission gear dogs
Cracks/damage/rounded edges → Replace
the defective gear(s).
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Main axle runout limit
0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
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