Crankcase Reassembly - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

9-8 TRANSMISSION ANO CRANKSHAFT
NOTE: Sea t the circlip in the groove and locate its end as
shown in the illustration.
• Apply transmission oil to the following parts: driveshaft,
countershaft, transmission gears, bearings, gearshift
forks, gearshift shafts. gearshi ft cam.
• Reassemble the driveshaft and countershaft with gears
installed.
• Reassemble the gearshift cam, shift forks and shafts.
NOTE: Tum the gearshift cam to the neutral position and
confirm that the driveshaft and countershaft turn without
resistance.
• Fit the new gasket and dowel pins.
CRANKCASE REASSEMBLY
• Fit the left crankcase half on the right crankcase half.
• Tighten the crankcase bolts.
NOTE: Tighten the bolts graduallv and diagonally to guide
the crankshaft into the bearing. If it is hard to tighten the
bolts, separate the crankcase and confirm that the trans-
mission parts are assembled correctly.
• Inspect the crankshaft for smooth movement.
• Apply grease to O-rings. Fit the O-rings and spacer to the
driveshaft.
PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR
• Tighten the primary drive gear bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque : 70 N.m (7 .0 kg-m. 51 .0 Ib-ft)
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Thrust
L1