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SHIFTER SHAFT

INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 5-95. Correctly install shifter return spring onto
the reverse side of the shifter shaft assembly before pla-
cing shaft in left crankcase half.
NOTE
See Figure 5-96. The shifter shaft return spring can be installed
incorrectly and then assembled in the left crankcase half.
Failure to install the spring properly will result in improper
shifting.
2. See Figure 5-98. Depress ratchet arms and insert shaft
assembly into the bushing in the left case half and release.
Ratchet arms should now be inside the end plate of the
shifter drum contacting the shifter drum pins.
3. See Figure 5-99. Apply several drops of LOCTITE 271
(red) to last few threads of countershaft retaining screw.
Thread screw into end of shaft.
4. Place transmission in gear and tighten hex head fastener
to 33-37 ft-lbs (44.8-50 Nm).
5. Install transmission sprocket. See
SPROCKET.
6. Continue assembling engine. See the following:
3.18 CRANKCASE, Assembly
3.7 CYLINDER HEAD, Assembly
3.7 CYLINDER HEAD, Cylinder Head Installation
3.8 CYLINDER AND PISTON, Assembly/Installation
7. Install primary chain and engine sprocket, clutch assembly
and primary cover. See 5.6 PRIMARY
8. Install engine in chassis. See
TION.
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Figure 5-95. Shifter Shaft Return Spring (Correctly
Installed)
5.17 TRANSMISSION
CHAIN.
3.6 ENGINE INSTALLA-
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Figure 5-96. Shifter Shaft Return Spring (Incorrectly
Installed)
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1. Shifter shaft
2. Return spring
3. Ratchet arms
Figure 5-97. Shifter Shaft Assembly
2009 XB Service: Drive/Transmission 5-55
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