Front Case

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Remove the rear case assembly. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
Remove the lock pin nut.
Remove the lock pin using suitable tool.
Remove the shift lever.

Fig 1: Removing Shift Lever Lock Pin Using Tool
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Remove the side oil seal from the front case using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not damage front case or shift cross.

Fig 2: Removing Side Oil Seal From Front Case Using Suitable Tool
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Remove the check plug, check spring and check ball.
Remove the wait detection switch.

Fig 3: Removing Check Plug, Spring And Ball, Wait Detection Switch
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Remove the self-lock nut from the companion flange using suitable tool.

Fig 4: Removing Self-Lock Nut From Companion Flange Using Suitable Tool
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Put a matching mark on top of the front drive shaft thread in line with the mark on the companion flange.
CAUTION: Use paint to make the matching mark on the front drive shaft thread. Do not damage the front drive shaft.

Fig 5: Identifying Matching Mark On Front Drive Shaft And Companion Flange
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Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.

Fig 6: Removing Companion Flange Using Suitable Tool
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Remove the center case bolts (<==), harness bracket and air breather.
Remove the filler plug and gasket.

Fig 7: Locating Center Case Bolts
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Separate the center case from the front case. Then remove the center case from the front case by prying it up using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not damage the mating surfaces.

Fig 8: Removing Center Case From Front Case Using Suitable Tool
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Remove the shift rod components together with the 2-4 sleeve and L-H sleeve.
Remove the shift cross from the front case, using shift rod (A).

Fig 9: Removing Shift Cross From Front Case Using Shift Rod
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Remove the 2-4 sleeve and L-H sleeve from the 2-4 fork and LH fork respectively.

Fig 10: Removing 2-4 Sleeve And L-H Sleeve From 2-4 Fork And LH Fork
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Drive out the retaining pin from the shift rod using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not reuse retaining pin.

Fig 11: Driving Out Retaining Pin From Shift Rod Using Suitable Tool
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Remove the L-H fork, 2-4 fork, shift fork spring and fork guide from the shift rod.
CAUTION: Do not reuse retaining pin.

Fig 12: Removing L-H Fork, 2-4 Fork, Shift Fork Spring And Fork Guide From Shift Rod
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Remove the input oil seal from the front case using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not damage front case or sun gear.

Fig 13: Removing Input Oil Seal From Front Case Using Suitable Tool
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Remove the snap ring from the sun gear.
CAUTION: Do not damage front case or sun gear.
Do not reuse snap ring.

Fig 14: Removing Snap Ring From Sun Gear
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Remove the sun gear assembly and planetary carrier assembly from the front case using Tool.
Tool number: ST35300000 (-)

Fig 15: Removing Sun Gear Assembly And Planetary Carrier Assembly From Front Case Using Tool
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Remove the snap ring and internal gear using suitable tool.

Fig 16: Removing Snap Ring And Internal Gear Using Suitable Tool
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Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not damage front case.

Fig 17: Removing Front Oil Seal Using Suitable Tool
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Remove the snap ring from the front case.
CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.

Fig 18: Identifying Front Case Snap Ring
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Remove the input bearing from the front case using Tool.
Tool number: ST33200000 (J-26082)

Fig 19: Removing Input Bearing From Front Case Using Tool
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Remove the snap ring from the planetary carrier assembly using suitable tool.

Fig 20: Removing Snap Ring From Planetary Carrier Assembly Using Suitable Tool
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Remove the sun gear assembly from the planetary carrier assembly.

Fig 21: Removing Sun Gear Assembly From Planetary Carrier Assembly
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Remove the snap ring from the sun gear assembly using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not reuse retaining pin.

Fig 22: Removing Snap Ring From Sun Gear Assembly Using Suitable Tool
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Remove the carrier bearing from the sun gear using Tools.
Tool number (A): ST35300000 (-)

(B): ST30031000 (-)

Fig 23: Removing Carrier Bearing From Sun Gear Using Tools
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Remove the needle bearing from the sun gear using Tool.
Tool number: ST33710000 (-)

Fig 24: Removing Needle Bearing From Sun Gear Using Tool
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Remove the metal bushing from the sun gear using Tools.
Tool number (A): ST33710000 (-)

(B): ST35325000 (-)

(C): ST33290001 (J-34286)

Fig 25: Removing Metal Bushing From Sun Gear Using Tools
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