Shifter Fork and Rod: Inspection

1. Inspect the fork and rod for damage. Replace if it is damaged.
2. Gearshift mechanism

   Repair or replace the gearshift mechanism if excessively worn, bent, or defective in any way.

3. Inspect the clearance between 1st, 2nd driven gear and reverse driven gear. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

   Clearance (a) and (b): 

   9.5 mm (0.374 in) 

   Fig 1: Inspecting Clearance Between 1st, 2nd Driven Gear And Reverse Driven Gear

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   1ST-2ND SHIFTER FORK PART NUMBER AND REMARKS
   
   

   1st-2nd shifter fork
   Part Number	Marking	Remarks
   32804AA060	1	Approach to 1st gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
   32804AA070	-	Standard
   32804AA080	3	Become distant from 2nd gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).

4. Inspect the clearance between 3rd, 4th drive gear and coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

   Clearance (a) and (b): 

   7.3 mm (0.287 in) 

   Fig 2: Inspecting Clearance Between 3rd, 4th Drive Gear And Coupling Sleeve

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   3RD-4TH SHIFTER FORK PART NUMBER AND REMARKS
   
   

   3rd-4th shifter fork
   Part Number	Marking	Remarks
   32810AA061	1	Approach to 4th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
   32810AA071	-	Standard
   32810AA101	3	Become distant from 3rd gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).

5. Inspect the clearance between 5th drive gear and coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

   Clearance (a): 

   9.3 mm (0.366 in) 

   Fig 3: Inspecting Clearance Between 5th Drive Gear And Coupling Sleeve

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   5TH SHIFTER FORK PART NUMBER AND REMARKS
   
   

   5th shifter fork
   Part Number	Marking	Remarks
   32812AA201	4	Approach to 5th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
   32812AA211	5	Standard
   32812AA221	6	Become distant from 5th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).

6. Inspect the rod end clearances (A) and (B). If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the rod or fork as required.

Clearance (A): 

3rd-4th - 5th: 

0.5 - 1.3 mm (0.020 - 0.051 in) 

Clearance (B): 

1st-2nd - 3rd-4th 

0.4 - 1.4 mm (0.016 - 0.055 in) 

Fig 4: Inspecting Rod End Clearances

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