Transmission Side

Release Bearing Removal 

1. Remove the transmission (see NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT ).
2. Remove the release fork boot (A) from the clutch housing (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying, Release Bearing, Release Fork Boot Of Clutch Housing And Release Fork With Set Spring

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

   Release Bearing Inspection 

4. Check the play of the release bearing 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

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   Release Bearing Installation 

5. Apply 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: Applied Urea Grease On Release Fork, Release Fork Bolt And Release Bearing 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, Release Bearing Pawls, Clutch Housing Hole And Release Fork Bolt

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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 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: Moving Release Fork To Fit Into Release Bearing

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10. Install the transmission (see TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).