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)
External Shift Mechanism Installation

  • Assemble: Ratchet [A] Pawls [B] Pins [C] Springs [D]
External Shift Mechanism Installation

  • 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].
External Shift Mechanism Installation

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.

External Shift Mechanism Installation

  • 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].
External Shift Mechanism Installation

  • 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].
External Shift Mechanism Installation

  • 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.

External Shift Mechanism Installation

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