Since the coupling bearing is made to extremely close tolerances, the clearance can not normally be measured.

NOTE
It is not necessary to remove the coupling bearing for inspection. If the bearing is removed, it will need to be replaced with a new one.
If the bearing play, roughness or binding is found, replace the bearing.
Coupling Bearing Lubrication
Pack the bearing with high-temperature grease. Turn the bearing around by hand a few times to make sure the grease is distributed uniformly inside the bearing.
Coupling Bearing Installation
Coupling Damper InspectionStem, Stem Bearing Installation
Replace the bearing outer races with new ones.
Drive them into the head pipe at the same time.
Special Tools - Head Pipe Outer Race Press Shaft [A]:
57001-1075
Head Pipe Outer Race Driver,
55 [B]: 57001
-1446 or Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129
Apply grease to the outer races.
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Transmission Shaft Disassembly
Remove the transmission shafts (see Transmission Shaft
Removal).
Remove the circlips, and then disassemble the transmission
shafts.
Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144
The 5th gear [A] on the output shaft has three steel balls
assembled into it for the positive neutral fin ...
Throttle Body Assy Disassembly
1. Throttle Body Assy
2. Subthrottle Valve Actuator
3. Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator
4. Main Throttle Sensor
5. Subthrottle Sensor
6. Primary Fuel Injectors
7. Delivery Pipe Assy
NOTICE
Do not remove, disassemble or adjust the main
throttle sensor, subthrottle sensor, subthrottle
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