Adjusting The Middle Gear Backlash - Yamaha FJR1300N 2001 Service Manual

MIDDLE GEAR
d. While gently turning the middle driven shaft
back and forth, measure the middle gear
backlash.
NOTE:
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Measure the middle gear backlash at four
positions. Rotate the middle driven shaft 90°
each time and observe the reading on the dial
gauge.
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ADJUSTING THE MIDDLE GEAR
BACKLASH
1. Loosen:
• middle driven shaft bearing housing bolts
2. Remove:
• shim(s)
3. Tighten:
• middle driven shaft bearing housing bolts
CAUTION:
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Do not overtighten the middle driven shaft
bearing housing bolts or you may obtain
too little middle gear backlash and damage
the middle gears. If the bolts are overtight-
ened, loosen them until the crankcase-to-
middle-driven-shaft-bearing-housing clear-
ance is within specification, as stated
below. Then, repeat all of the previous
steps.
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