MIDDLE GEAR

ENG

5.Remove:

Front drive shaft coupling

Bearing retainer 1

Bearing

NOTE:

Attach the ring nut wrench 2.

Ring nut wrench:

P/N. YM-38404, 90890-01430

CAUTION:

The middle driven shaft bearing retainer has left-handed threads. To loosen the bearing retainer, turn it clockwise.

6.Remove:

Middle driven shaft 1 (with bearing)

CHECKING THE PINION GEARS

1.Check:

Damper cam surfaces

Wear/scratches Replace damper cam and

driven pinion gear as a set. 2.Check:

Damper cam spring Damage/cracks Replace.

3.Check:

Gear teeth (drive pinion gear) 1

Gear teeth (driven pinion gear) 2 Pitting/galling/wear Replace.

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Yamaha 5TE-F8197-10, LIT-11616-16-02 service manual Ring nut wrench YM-38404, Checking the Pinion Gears