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3. The sealed drive shaft bearing has a snap ring that must be
removed then drive shaft bearing can be removed.
4. Assemble the drive shaft, bearing, a new snap ring.
SHIFT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect the shift fork (B) for scoring or signs of wear. Area
C should not show contact.
MAIN SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSPECTION
1. Inspect sliding gear dogs (E) and dog slots in the mating gears
(F) for wear or damage. The edges of dogs and slots should be
square and not rounded. Replace both sliding gear and mating
gears if any edges are rounded or chipped.
2. Substantial axial movement in the forward drive gear is due to
liberal oil clearance for the bushing, and is a normal condition.
Gear replacement is not required due to axial movement if radial
movement (shown in Step 6) passes inspection.
3. Radial movement should not exceed 0.05 mm.
4. Remove the snap ring from main shaft.