18.4.35 Checking The Shift Mechanism - KTM 450 EXC EU 2013 Repair Manual

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18.4.35 Checking the shift mechanism
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Check shift forks
at leaf
for wear.
Shift fork
Thickness at leaf
If the measured value does not meet specifications:
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Change the shift fork.
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Check shift grooves
of shift drum
for wear.
If the shift groove is worn:
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Change the shift drum.
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Check the seat of the shift drum in grooved ball bearing
If the shift drum is not correctly seated:
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Change the shift drum andlor the grooved ball bearing.
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Check grooved ball bearing
for smooth operation and wear.
If the grooved ball bearing does not move easily or is worn:
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Change the grooved ball beari ng.
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Check shift rollers
for surface damage and cracking.
If the shift roller exhibits surface damage or cracking:
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Change the shift drum.
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Check springs
of the shift rails for damage and wear.
If the spring is damaged or worn:
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Change the spring of the shift rail.
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Check shift rails
on a flat surface for run-<lut.
If there is run-<lut:
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Change the shift rail.
304687-10
14.85 ... 4.95 mm (0.1909 ... 0.1949 in)
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Check the shift rails for scoring, seizure marks, and stiffness in the shift fork.
If the shift rail has scoring, seizure marks, or does not move easily in the shift fork:
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Change the shift rail.
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Check sliding plate
for wear on contact areas
If the sliding plate is worn:
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Change the sliding plate.
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Check return surface
on the sliding plate for wear.
If there is severe grooving:
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Change the sliding plate.
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Check guide bolts
for firm seating and wear.
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