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ENG
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
MIDDLE GEAR
1.Inspect:
● Middle driven pinion gear 1
● Bearing 2
● Middle driven shaft 3
● Reverse gear 4
● Bearing housing 5
Damage/Wear → Replace.
2.Check:
● Bearing movement
Turns roughly → Replace.
NOTE:
When the driven pinion gear, reverse gear,
middle driven shaft and/or bearing housing
are replaced, be sure to adjust the middle
gear shim(s).
Refer to the “DRIVE TRAIN-MIDDLE GEAR
SERVICE” section in CHAPTER 6.
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS
1.Inspect:
● Bearings
Pitting/Damage → Replace.
2.Inspect:
● Oil seals
Damage/Wear → Replace.
CIRCLIPS AND WASHERS
1.Inspect:
● Circlips
● Washers
Damage/Looseness/Bends → Replace.
CRANKCASE
1.Thoroughly wash the case halves in mild
solvent.
2.Clean all the gasket mating surfaces and
crankcase mating surfaces thoroughly.
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