Repair For Component Parts: Mainshaft: Disassembly

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Check front drive sprocket end play using a dial gauge, as shown in Fig 1.
1. Standard : 0.2 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 in)
- If end play is not within specification, check front drive sprocket and clutch gear for wear.
Fig 1: Checking Front Drive Sprocket End Play Using Dial Gauge
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Remove retainer ring, speedometer drive gear and steel ball.
- Be careful not to lose the steel ball.
Fig 2: Removing Retainer Ring, Speedometer Drive Gear And Steel Ball
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Remove snap ring and spacer.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring And Spacer
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Use a press to remove front drive sprocket with mainshaft rear bearing and clutch gear together.
Remove needle bearing.

Fig 4: Removing Needle Bearing
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Remove bearing retainer and then remove snap ring.

Fig 5: Removing Snap Ring
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Use a press to remove mainshaft front bearing from mainshaft.

Fig 6: Removing Mainshaft Front Bearing From Mainshaft
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