Backlash Inspection/Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Check - Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual

CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION
OUTPUT DRIVE GEAR SHAFT
Measure the
0.0.
of the output drive gear shaft at
the bushing sliding area.
SERVICE LIMIT: 19.97 mm (0.786 in)
Calculate the bushing-to-shaft clearance.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
DAMPER SPRING
Measure the damper spring free length.
SERVICE LIMIT: 59 mm (2.3 in)
Turn the output drive gear shaft and check that the
output drive and driven gear shafts turn smoothly
and quietly withoLlt binding.
If the shafts do not turn smoothly or quietly, the
gears and/or bearing may be damaged or faulty.
They must be checked after disassembly; replace
faulty parts/assemblies as required.
BACKLASH INSPECTION/GEAR
TOOTH CONTACT PATrERN CHECK
NOTE:
Perform the backlash inspection and contact pattern
check whenever you replace the output driven/drJve
gears, bearings, bearing holder and gear case. The
extension lines from the gear engagement surfaces
should intersect at one point.
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