If the tie-rod [C] is to be removed from the shift pedal and the shift lever, loosen the tie-rod locknuts [D].
The front tie-rod locknut is left-hand thread.


Shift Pedal InstallationEngine Oil Flow Chart
1. Oil Screen
2. Oil Pump
3. Oil Pressure Relief Valve
4. Oil Filter
5. Oil Pipe
6. Oil Cooler
7. Balancer Oil Passage
8. Main Oil Passage
9. Crankshaft Oil Passage
10. Oil Pressure Switch
11. Camshaft Oil Passages
12. Drive Shaft Oil Passage
13. Output Shaft Oil Passage
14. Starter ...
External Shift Mechanism Removal
Remove:
Shift Lever (see Shift Pedal Removal)
Oil Pump Drive Gear (see Oil Pump Drive Gear Removal/
Installation in the Engine Lubrication System
chapter)
Circlip [A]
Washer [B]
Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144
Remove:
Shift Shaft Assembly [A]
Washer [B] ...
Crankshaft Sensor Removal
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Crankshaft Sensor Lead Connector [A]
Remove:
Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Bolts [A]
Crankshaft Sensor Cover [B] and Gasket
Oil Pressure Switch Terminal [C]
...