Hardening, shrinkage, or damage of both gaskets and O-rings after disassembly can reduce sealing performance.
Remove old gaskets and clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly so that no gasket material or other material remains.
Install the new gaskets and replace the used O-rings when re-assembling.

Force
Liquid Gasket, Non-permanent Locking AgentSpring Plate Free Play Adjustment
NOTE
The free play adjustment is performed by replacing the
steel plate(s).
Measure the clutch spring plate free play (see Clutch
Spring Plate Free Play Measurement), and then replace
the steel plate(s) which brings the free play within the
usable range.
Spring Plate Free Play
Usable ...
Axle Inspection
Remove the front and rear axles (see Front/Rear Wheel
Removal).
Visually inspect the front and rear axle for damages.
If the axle is damaged or bent, replace it.
Place the axle in V blocks that are 100 mm (3.94 in.) [A]
apart, and set a dial gauge [B] on the axle at a point
halfway ...
Ignition Switch Replacement
Remove:
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Disconnect the lead connectors [A].
Remove:
Steering Stem Head (see Stem, Stem Bearing Removal
in the Steering chapter)
Using a small chisel or punch [A], turn out the Torx bolts.
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