Check bearing for contamination and/or metal
shavings. Replace if necessary (gearbox disas-
sembly is required).
Check shaft surface around oil seal friction area for
grooves and replace if necessary (gearbox disas-
sembly is required).
Apply synthetic grease (P/N 293 550 014) inside
oil seal lips.
Install new seal using an appropriate seal pusher.
TYPICAL
1. Oil seal
2. Seal pusher
GEARBOX DISASSEMBLY
Drain gearbox oil.
Remove drive and driven pulleys. Refer to CON-
TINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT).
Remove engine sprocket. Refer to REAR SUS-
PENSION AND AXLE.
Remove shift lever bolt then pull out lever.
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Remove gearbox cover screws then cover.
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Remove shift drum catch ball from underneath
gearbox.
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Remove shift spindle, shift fork and shaft, and
shift drum.
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