in the next few days i am about to do my clutch. just waiting on a side cover gasket. ive read alot of the old post on doing the clutch and read alot of a plastic gear the will break the teeth if not lined up properally. what is this gear how do i look out for it?

 

I have had the side cover off about six times in the last couple months and the only plastic gear I have seen is the water pump gear. The main thing to remember is to be careful and not force the side cover on. When everything is lined up it will just slide on. Check your clutch actuator rack to make sure that none of the teeth are broke. That is what I have replaced three times in the last few months.

Justin

 

thanks. do you have to align the waer pump to anything on the cover? seems stright forward but just want ot make sure

 

I doesn't have to line up with anything, the gears just have to mesh. The clutch rod that the cable hooks to needs to be lined up. The easiest way that I have found is to make a mark on the cases where it is now and it will turn as the case comes off. When you slide it back on you will see if it is back where it is supposed to be. Good luck and make sure you soak your plates and fibers in oil before you put them in.

Justin