Crankshaft/Transmission
External Shift Mechanism Installation
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- Install the gear positioning lever [A] as shown in the figure.
- Install: Spring [B] Washer [C]
- Tighten: Torque - Gear Positioning Lever Bolt [D]: 12 NВ·m (1.2 kgfВ·m, 106 inВ·lb)

- Assemble: Ratchet [A] Pawls [B] Pins [C] Springs [D]

- Install the shift ratchet assembly [A] to the holder [B] as shown in the figure.
- Install the shift ratchet assembly to the shift drum cam [C].

Fit the pawls [D] and the grooves [E].
- Set the shift ratchet assembly [A] as shown in the figure.
Turn the shift ratchet assembly while pushing the pawls.
- Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the shift ratchet assembly holder bolts [B].
- Tighten the shift ratchet assembly holder bolts temporarily.
Tighten the lower bolt first, and then tighten the upper one.
- Tighten: Torque - Shift Ratchet Assembly Holder Bolts: 15 NВ·m (1.5 kgfВ·m, 11 ftВ·lb)
Tighten the lower bolt first, and then tighten the upper one.

- Replace the oil seal [A] with a new one.
- Apply grease to the lips of the grease seal.
- Apply engine oil to the needle bearing [B].

- Install: Collar [A] Washer [B] Shift Shaft Assembly [C]
- Fit the hole [D] and the collar.
- Fit the return spring [E] and the pin [F].

- Replace the circlip [A] with a new one.
- Install: Washer [B] Circlip
Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144
Fit the circlip into the groove of the shift shaft securely.

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