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16. Position the shift forks up and so the pins point toward the
9 o'clock position, before installing the shift drum
assembly.
17. Replace and grease the O-rings on the shift drum before
installation.
18. Install the shift drum into the case.
NOTE: Make sure shift shaft pins are properly
positioned in the slot on selector arms.
19. Lift the shift rail slightly and rotate the rail/fork assembly
so it meshes with the tracks on the shiftdrum. Be sure the
wave springs are properly in place and that the shift rail is
seated into the pocket on the backside of the case.
20. Install the helical gear and bearing onto the pinion shaft.
21. Clean the mating surfaces of the case and cover. Apply
Crankcase Sealant (PN 2871557) to the mating surfaces.
Be sure the locating pins (knock pipes) are in place.
Reinstall cover, LH mounting bracket and torque bolts in a
criss-cross pattern in 3 steps to specification.
22. Grease the seal lips of the input shaft seal. Apply
electricians tape or somehow cover the splines of the shaft
to protect the seal lips during installation. Install new input
shaft seal.
23. Install drain plug with a new sealing washer. Torque drain
plug to specification.
= T
Cover Bolt Torque:
27-34 ft.lbs. (36.5-46 Nm)