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ENG
MIDDLE GEAR
7. Remove:
• middle driven shaft
1
(with bearing)
1
EBS01021
CHECKING THE PINION GEARS
1. Check:
• drive pinion gear teeth
• driven pinion gear teeth
Pitting/galling/wear
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• O-ring
Damage
→
Replace.
• bearings
Pitting/damage
→
Replace.
EBS00370
SELECTING MIDDLE DRIVE AND DRIVEN
GEAR SHIMS
When the drive and driven gear, bearing hous-
ing assembly and/or crankcase replaced, be
sure to adjust the gear shim
1
,
2
.
1. Select:
• middle drive gear shim
1
• middle driven gear shim
2