Suzuki LT-F500F 2002, Service Manual

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3-48 ENGINE
GEARSHIFT FORK
SHIFT FORK TO GROOVE CLEARANCE
Using a thickness gauge, check the shifting fork clearance in the
groove of its gear.
The clearance for each of the three shifting forks plays an impor-
tant role in the smoothness and positiveness of shifting action.
If the clearance exceeds the limit, replace the fork or its gear, or
both.
%
Shift fork to groove clearance
Standard: 0.10 – 0.30 mm (0.004 – 0.012 in)
Service Limit: 0.50 mm (0.020 in)
(
09900-20803: Thickness gauge
09900-20101: Vernier calipers
%
Shift fork groove width
Standard (No. 1/No. 2): 5.50 – 5.60 mm
(0.217 – 0.220 in)
(Reverse): 5.00 – 5.10 mm
(0.197 – 0.201 in)
%
Shift fork thickness
Standard (No. 1/No. 2): 5.30 – 5.40 mm
(0.209 – 0.213 in)
(Reverse): 4.80 – 4.90 mm
(0.189 – 0.193 in)