Inspection

INSPECTION





1. Check each ball bearing for smooth rotation. If found abnormal, replace.





2. Check needle bearing and bearing contacting surface for damage. Replace as required.
3. Check gear tooth surface and shift mechanism in the same manner as with transmission. Correct or replace as necessary.
4. Check each spring for distortion or breakage and change it with new one as necessary. Especially for locating springs, measure each free length and replace if it is below service limit.

Locating spring free length "a":
Standard 19.5 mm (0.768 inch)
Service limit 18.0 mm (0.709 inch)

5. Check drive chain and sprockets for abnormal wear or damage. Replace as required.
6. Check oil seal for leakage and its lip for excessive hardness. If either is found, replace. Also, check corresponding surface of shaft where oil seal lip contacts. Correct or replace as necessary.