If they appear damaged or deteriorated, replace them.

Balancer Adjustment
Torque LimiterStarter Motor Installation
NOTICE
Do not tap the starter motor shaft or body. Tapping
the shaft or body could damage the motor.
Clean the starter motor legs [A] and crankcase where the
starter motor is ground.
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one.
Apply grease to the new O-ring.
Tighten:
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Gear Position Switch Removal
Remove:
Oil Pump (see Oil pump Removal in the Engine Lubrication
System chapter)
Engine Sprocket (see Engine Sprocket Removal in the
Final Drive chapter)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Disconnect the connector [A].
Remove:
Screws [A]
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Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE
Refer to the Fuel System chapter for most
of DFI trouble shooting guide.
This is not an exhaustive list, giving every
possible cause for each problem listed. It
is meant simply as a rough guide to assist
the troubleshooting for some of the more
common difficulties.
Engine Doe ...