NOTE
Install the needle bearings so that the manufacture’s mark face out.

Press the upper and lower bearings so that the bearing surface [C] is flush with the housing end of clutch cover.
Press the oil seal so that the oil seal surface is flush with the housing end of the clutch cover.


Clutch Cover Disassembly
ClutchFront Fork Oil Change
Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each
Fork Leg)).
Turn the spring preload adjuster fully counterclockwise for
removing the piston rod assy easily.
Hold the inner tube lower end in a vise.
Using the wrench [A], unscrew the top plug [B] out of the
outer tube.
Special Too ...
Commutator Cleaning and Inspection
Clean the metallic debris off the between commutator
segments [A].
NOTE
Do not use emery or sand paper on the commutator.
Check the commutator for damage or abnormal wear.
Replace the starter motor with a new one if there is any
damage or wear.
Visually inspect the commutato ...
Water Temperature Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector and
connect the measuring adapter [A] between these connectors
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