Shift Mechanism - KTM 450 SX-F Repair Manual

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Shift mechanism

– Check the shift forks
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3.70 mm.
– Check the shift grooves
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– Check whether the shift drum is correctly seated in the grooved ball bearing
– Check the grooved ball bearing
– Check the shift rollers
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– Lay the shift rail on a level surface and check for runout. Check the shift rail for damage and wear. Check the smooth
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operation of the shift forks on the shift rail.
– Check the shift rail for wear at the points of contact
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strongly indented).
– Check the guide bolt for a tight fit and wear.
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– Check the roller on the locking lever
– Check the springs in the shift rail for a tight fit. If this is not the case, slightly bend up the springs on the conical end and
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attach this end to the shift rail.
– Replace any damaged or worn parts.
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at the blade for damage and wear. New shift forks are 3.90 to 3.95 mm thick; the wear limit is
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in the shift drum for damage and wear.
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for smooth operation.
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for damage and wear.
for smooth operation.
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. Check the return area
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on the shift rail for wear (replace if
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