Removing The Transmission; Checking The Shift Forks - Yamaha YZF-R1P Service Manual

TRANSMISSION
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REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION

1. Remove:
• main axle assembly 1
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(with the Torx
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a. Insert two bolts 2 of the proper size, as
shown in the illustration, into the main axle
assembly bearing housing.
b. Tighten the bolts until they contact the
crankcase surface.
c. Continue tightening the bolts until the main
axle assembly comes free from the upper
crankcase.
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CHECKING THE SHIFT FORKS

The following procedure applies to all of the
shift forks.
1. Check:
• shift fork cam follower 1
• shift fork pawl 2
Bends/damage/scoring/wear → Replace
the shift fork.
2. Check:
• shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
WARNING
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent shift
fork guide bar.
3. Check:
• shift fork movement
(along the shift fork guide bar)
Rough movement → Replace the shift forks
and shift fork guide bar as a set.
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wrench T30)
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