Main Shaft: Disassembly

Separate front case and rear case, then remove main shaft assembly. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY ".
Remove snap ring (1) from main shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Main Shaft Snap Ring
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Remove spacer (1) and steel ball (2) from main shaft.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the steel ball.

Fig 2: Identifying Main Shaft Spacer And Steel Ball
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Using a press, remove electric controlled coupling from main shaft.

Fig 3: Removing Identifying Electric Controlled Coupling Using Press
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Remove circlip (1) from notch (A) of electric controlled coupling.
CAUTION:
- Never remove the circlip from the electric controlled coupling rear side.
- Never damage electric control coupling spline, bush, etc.
Remove snap ring from main shaft.

Fig 4: Identifying Electric Control Coupling Notch And Circlip
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Remove spacer (1) and steel ball (2) from main shaft.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the steel ball.
Remove sprocket from main shaft.
Remove needle bearing from main shaft.
Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to "INSPECTION ".

Fig 5: Identifying Main Shaft Spacer And Steel Ball
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