9-46 CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION

External Shift Mechanism

Shift Pedal Removal

•Remove:

Shift Lever Bolt [A] Shift Lever [B]

If the tie-rod is removed from the shift pedal and shift lever, note the following.

○The following portions have left-hand threads.

Shift Lever Side of Tie-Rod (The shift lever side of the tie-rod has the grooves [C].)

Locknut [D] of Shift Lever Side Ball Joint [E] of Shift Lever

•Remove:

Shift Pedal Mounting Bolt [F] Tie-Rod [G] and Shift Pedal [H]

Shift Pedal Installation

•Apply grease to the sliding surface [A] on the shift pedal mounting bolt [B].

•Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the shift pedal mounting bolt.

•Install: Washers [C]

Tie-Rod [D] and Shift Pedal [E]

•Tighten:

Torque - Shift Pedal Mounting Bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

•Align the punch mark [A] on the shift shaft with the slit [B] of the shift lever.

•Tighten:

Torque - Shift Lever Bolt: 6.9 N·m (0.70 kgf·m, 61 in·lb)

•After installation, confirm that the shift pedal [C] is positioned as shown in the figure.

About 86° [D]

About 91° [E]

0 2 mm (0 0.08 in.) [F] (The length is distance between the center line of the tie-rod [G] and center in the shift pedal end.)

If the pedal position is different, adjust it as follows.

○To adjust the pedal position, loosen the front locknut [H] (left-hand threads) and rear locknut [I], and then turn the tie-rod.

○Tighten:

Torque - Tie-Rod Locknuts: 6.9 N·m (0.70 kgf·m, 61 in·lb)

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External Shift Mechanism

External Shift Mechanism Inspection

•Examine the shift shaft [A] for any damage. If the shaft is bent, replace it.

If the serration [B] are damaged, replace the shaft.

If the springs [C] are damaged in any way, replace them.

If the shift mechanism arm [D] is damaged in any way, replace the shaft.

•Check the return spring pin [A] is not loose.

If it is loose, unscrew it, apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the return spring pin, and tighten it.

Torque - Shift Shaft Return Spring Pin: 28 N·m (2.9 kgf·m, 21 ft·lb)

•Check the gear positioning lever [B] and its spring for breaks or distortion.

If the lever or spring are damaged in any way, replace them.

•Visually inspect the shift drum cam [C].

If they are badly worn or if they show any damage, replace it.