First, engage the oil pump chain [A] to the gears, and then install the oil pump drive gear [B].
Turn the “OUT” mark [C] to outside.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the oil pump drive chain guide bolt and the oil pump drive gear bolt.
Tighten the oil pump drive gear bolt [D] temporary.
The oil pump drive gear bolt is left-hand threads.
Oil Pump Drive Gear Removal/Installation
Oil Pump Drive Gear Shaft RemovalSwingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
NOTICE
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal
may damage them.
Inspect the needle bearings [A] and ball bearing installed
in the swingarm.
The rollers and ball in a bearing normally wear very little,
and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,
visually inspec ...
Spring Preload Adjustment
To adjust the spring preload, turn the spring preload adjuster
[A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 6 turns in from the
fully counterclockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. B ...
Commutator Cleaning and Inspection
Clean the metallic debris off the between commutator
segments [A].
NOTE
Do not use emery or sand paper on the commutator.
Check the commutator for damage or abnormal wear.
Replace the starter motor with a new one if there is any
damage or wear.
Visually inspect the commutato ...