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TRANSMISSION
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NOTE: To ease assembly use a plastic tie strap to
hold the shift forks and the shift drum together
during assembly.
5. With the gearcase on it’s side, hold the gear cluster
a
ssembly and output assembly together. Carefully
install each shaft into their respective recess in the
gearcase.
6. With all the components in the correct position, install
th
e (4) output gear assembly retaining screws. Apply
Loctite 242® to the threads of the sc
rews. Torque the
screws to specification.
NOTE: If the transmission is in gear, place the
transmissi
on in Neutral.
7. Install the oil deflector shield into the
gearcase. Apply
Loctite 242® to the threads of the screws. Torque the
s
crews to specification.
Output Gear Retaining Screws:
8-12 ft. lbs. (11-16 Nm)
Oil Deflector Retaining Screws:
20-30 in. lbs. (2.3-3.4 Nm)