Replace any damaged gears or gears with excessively worn dogs or dog holes.

Shift Fork Guide Pin/Drum Groove Wear InspectionGear 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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Swingarm Removal
Remove:
Rear Wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter)
Mud Guard with Rear Brake Hose (see Mud Guard Removal
in the Frame chapter)
Rocker Arm (see Rocker Arm Removal)
Remove:
Brake Hose Clamp Bolt [A]
Unscrew the swingarm pivot shaft nut [A].
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Gear Position Switch Installation
Securely place the springs [A] and pins [B] into the holes
[C] of the shift drum.
Apply grease to the new O-ring [D].
Install the gear position switch [E].
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the gear position switch screws [F].
Tighten:
Torque - Gear Position Swit ...