Planetary Carrier

Install the forward clutch hub, sun gear, thrust bearing, planetary carrier and snap ring.

NOTE: Make sure to install the thrust bearing in the right direction.

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(A)	Snap ring
(B)	Planetary carrier
(C)	Thrust bearing
(D)	Sun gear
(E)	Forward clutch hub
(F)	Forward clutch drum

Measure the clearance between planetary carrier and retaining plate.

Hold the forward clutch drum on a vise, and set the magnet stand and dial gauge (spindle type).

CAUTION: In order to prevent damage of forward clutch drum, insert aluminum plates or wooden pieces between the contacting surfaces of the vise and the forward clutch drum.

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Lift the planetary carrier and measure the clearance between planetary carrier and retaining plate.

NOTE: Measure at four points at 90° intervals and calculate the average.

Service limit:

2.4 mm (0.09 in)

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(A)	Snap ring
(B)	Planetary carrier
(C)	Retaining plate

If the value exceeds the limit, perform the following procedures.
1. Measure thickness of the retaining plate.
2. Replace the forward clutch plate set with a new part, and then perform measurement from step 1 again.
  Initial standard:
  
  1.2 - 1.6 mm (0.05 - 0.06 in)
3. If it exceeds the initial standard value, adjust the thickness of retaining plate to be within the initial standard value.

Install the thrust bearing.
NOTE: Make sure to install in the right direction.

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