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1. Shift rod ball joint
2. Shift plate
A. Parallel within +/- 5°
WARNING
After adjustment, make sure the PARK posi-
tion is also properly set.
SHIFT PLATE
Shift Plate Removal
NOTE: Do not remove shift plate needlessly.
1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL position.
2. Refer to
BODY
subsection and remove the RH
engine cover.
3. Remove shift rod from shift plate.
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1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Nut
4. Trace an index mark on shift plate and shift
shaft.
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Subsection 15 (SHIFTER (GEARBOX WITH EXTERNAL SWITCHES))
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1. Trace a mark on both parts
5. Remove shift plate nut and bolt.
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1. Shift plate nut
6. Remove shift plate.
Shift Plate Inspection
Check shift plate for:
– Cracks
– Bending
– Spline condition.
Shift Plate Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
Place gearbox in NEUTRAL position before shift
plate installation.
Position shift plate with the marking "ATV OUT"
visible outward.
Align shift plate using marks previously traced.
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