Planetary Carrier

Install the forward clutch hub, sun gear, thrust bearing, planetary carrier and snap ring.
NOTE: Make sure to install the thrust bearing in the right direction.

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Measure the clearance between planetary carrier and retaining plate.

Hold the forward clutch drum on a vise, and set the magnet stand and dial gauge (spindle type).

CAUTION: In order to prevent damage of forward clutch drum, insert aluminum plates or wooden pieces between the contacting surfaces of the vise and the forward clutch drum.

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Lift the planetary carrier and measure the clearance between planetary carrier and retaining plate.

NOTE: Measure at four points at 90° intervals and calculate the average.

Service limit:

2.4 mm (0.09 in)

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If the value exceeds the limit, perform the following procedures.
1. Measure thickness of the retaining plate.
2. Replace the forward clutch plate set with a new part, and then perform measurement from step (1) again.
  Initial standard:
  
  1.2 - 1.6 mm (0.05 - 0.06 in)
3. If it exceeds the initial standard value, adjust the thickness of retaining plate to be within the initial standard value.

Install the thrust bearing.
NOTE: Make sure to install in the right direction.

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