Transmission Side

Release Bearing Removal 

1. Remove the transmission (see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
2. Remove the release fork boot (A) from the clutch housing (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Release Fork Boot (A) And Clutch Housing (B)

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3. Remove the release fork (C) from the clutch housing by squeezing the release fork set spring (D) with pliers. Remove the release bearing (E).

   Release Bearing Inspection 

4. Check the play of the release bearing by spinning it by hand. If there is excessive play or noise, replace the release bearing.
   NOTE: The release bearing is packed with grease. Do not wash it in solvent.
   Fig 2: Checking Play Of Release Bearing By Spinning It By Hand

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   Release Bearing Installation 

5. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the release fork (A), the release fork bolt (B), the release bearing (C), and the release bearing guide (D) in the shaded areas, then set the release fork set spring (E).
   NOTE: Replace the release fork bolt if necessary.
   Fig 3: Release Fork (A), Release Fork Bolt (B), Release Bearing (C) And Release Bearing Guide (D) With Torque Specifications

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6. With the release fork (A) slid between the release bearing pawls (B), install the release bearing on the mainshaft while inserting the release fork through the hole (C) in the clutch housing.
   Fig 4: Identifying Release Fork (A), Release Bearing Pawls (B) And Release Fork Hole (C)

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7. Align the detent (D) of the release fork with the release fork bolt (E), then press the detent of the release fork over the release fork bolt squarely.
8. Install the release fork boot (F). Make sure the boot seals around the release fork and the clutch housing.
9. Move the release fork (A) right and left to make sure that it fits properly against the release bearing (B) and that the release bearing slides smoothly. Wipe off any excess grease.
   Fig 5: Identifying Release Fork (A) And Release Bearing (B)

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10. Install the transmission (see TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).