Honda TRX680FA Service Manual page 256

SUB-TRANSMISSION/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
Remover handle
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Bearing remover, 17 mm
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TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
• Be sure the gear position indicator is not blinking
(No drivetrain DTC) before checking the follow-
ing (page 14-3).
Excessive shift shock or Abnormal noise when
shifting sub-transmission (D-N-R)
1. Shift condition check
Check shift lever free play between the Neutral-
Drive and Neutral-Reverse.
Is the free play the same for each gear?
NO - Faulty gearshift linkage (page 12-4).
YES - GO TO STEP 2.
2. Vehicle creep check
Start the engine.
Shift the sub-transmission in Drive position with
the brake applied.
Wait several seconds. Release the brake and
check the vehicle condition.
Does the vehicle creep?
YES
NO
- Perform the inspection "Vehicle creeps
when idling" on page 14-8 while apply-
ing the brake as same manner as above.
- Adjust the selector cable (page 12-15).
Hard to shift
Bent shift fork claw
Bent shift fork shaft
Damaged shift drum guide groove
Damaged shift fork guide pin
Damaged gearshift spindle and drum teeth
Damaged selector lever linkage
Improperly adjusted selector cable
Improperly installed gearshift spindle and drum
Transmission jumps out of gear
Worn gear and shifter dogs
Worn gear shifter groove
Bent shift fork shaft
Broken shift drum stopper arm
Weak or broken stopper arm spring
Damaged shift drum center plate
12-4