Misplaced or Loose Input 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 input shaft until the bushing is reached.






3. Measure depth of bushing using welding rod or straightened coat hanger and a ruler. The bushing should be 130.18 + 3.18 mm (5 1/8 + 1/8 inch) from the 1st clutch end of the input shaft. If the bushing is more than 133.35 mm (5 1/4 inch) or less than 127.0 mm (5.0 inch) deep, the input shaft must be replaced.