Misplaced or Loose Output Shaft Inner Tube Bushing Check

1. Remove end cover and 1st driven gear. (Refer to "End Cover Removal" and "1st Clutch Removal".)
2. Obtain a piece of welding rod or straightened coat hanger and insert into output shaft until the bushing (1) is reached.






3. Measure depth of bushing using welding rod or straightened coat hanger and a ruler. The bushing should be 232.0 - 0.6 mm (9.16 - 0.02 inch) from the 1st clutch end of the output shaft. If the bushing is more than 232.6 mm (9.18 inch) or less than 231.4 mm (9.14 inch) deep, the output shaft must be replaced.