Removal
Wear groves while working with the primary drive gear. The outer webs of the gear assembly are extremely sharp and should be handled with care.
Remove the right crankcase cover (page 10-13).
Insert the gear holder as shown.
Loosen the primary drive gear bolt and remove the bolt and washer.
Tool: Gear holder 07724-0010100 not available in USA.
Check the primary drive gear for wear or damage.
Replace the primary drive gear if necessary.
Install the primary drive gear by aligning the wide groove with the wide tooth on the crankshaft.
When installing the primary drive gear, align the lines on the primary drive gear and primary driven gear by turning the primary driven gear with your finger.
Apply engine oil to the threads of the primary drive gear bolt and install it with the washer.
Insert the gear holder as shown.
Tighten the primary drive gear bolt to the specified torque.
Tool: Gear holder 07724-0010100 not available in USA.
Torque: 137 N·m (14.0 kgf·m, 101 lbf·ft).
Install the right crankcase cover (page 10-14).