Honda TRX680FA Service Manual page 264

SUB-TRANSMISSION/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
GEARSHIFT SPINDLE
Check the shifter gear and splines for abnormal
wear or damage.
INSTALLATION
Apply locking agent to the pivot bolt threads.
Install the spring, washer (between the crankcase
and arm) and stopper arm with the bolt as shown
and tighten the bolt.
Install the snap ring into the spindle groove with the
chamfered edge facing the crankcase cover side
Install the shifter gear with the index line facing the
snap ring, aligning the wide groove with the wide
tooth.
Install the gearshift spindle and rest it onto the stop-
per on the crankcase.
Install the washer onto the spindle.
Apply engine oil to the shift drum guide groove.
Lift the stopper arm and install the shift drum so the
index line on the spindle shifter gear is aligned
between the punch marks.
Turn the shift drum clockwise and set it in neutral
position so its groove position is lengthwise.
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