Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 (Y) - Checking the Shift Forks; Removing the Transmission

TRANSMISSION
5-96
EAS26250
REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Remove:
• Drive axle assembly “1”
• Shift drum retainers “2”
• Shift fork guide bars
• Shift fork “L” and “R”
• Shift drum assembly
• Shift fork “C”
2. Remove:
• Main axle assembly “1”
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a. Insert two bolts “2” of the proper size, as
shown in the illustration, into the main axle
assembly bearing housing.
b. Tighten the bolts until they contact the
crankcase surface.
c. Continue tightening the bolts until the main
axle assembly comes free from the upper
crankcase.
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3. Remove:
• Oil delivery pipe 2 “1”
• Bearings “2”
EAS26260
CHECKING THE SHIFT FORKS
The following procedure applies to all of the
shift forks.
1. Check:
• Shift fork cam follower “1”
• Shift fork pawl “2”
Bends/damage/scoring/wear → Replace
the shift fork.
2. Check:
• Shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat sur-
face.
Bends → Replace.
WARNING
EWA12840
Do not attempt to straighten a bent shift
fork guide bar.