V45 DRIVE TRAIN FINAL DRIVE REMOVAL Place the motorcycle on its center stand. Drain the final gear oil (page 2-10) and remove the rear wheel (page 17-3). On the V45 MAGNA, remove the left shock absorber (page 1718). Place an oil drain pan under the gear case and swing arm mating surfaces to catch any damper cam oil that may leak out during removal of the gear case. Remove the final gear case attaching nuts and remove the gear case from the swing arm. NOTE: If the drive shaft comes out with the final gear case it indicates that the damper cam is equipped with a stop ring. The stop ring was used for production line assembly purposes. See below for instructions on removing the drive shaft. DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL If the drive shaft remained in the swing arm when the final gear case was removed, then simply pull it out of the swing arm. If the drive shaft came out of the swing arm attached to the final gear case when it was removed, then the damper cam is probably equipped with a stop ring as described above. Remove the drive shaft from the final gear case as described below. Insert the axle through the gear case and secure the case in a vise with soft jaws or shop rags by clamping the axle. Place the oil drain (Sabre)/shock mount (Magna) between the jaws for stability. Place an oil drain pan under the damper case to catch the damper oil that will spill out. Separate the damper unit from the gear case by gently revolving the damper in a circular motion while tugging slightly. After separation, remove the stop ring from the damper cam. The stop ring is not needed for reassembly, so it can be discarded. NOTE: The circular motion is necessary to compress the stop ring on the damper cam. The stop ring prevents the damper from being pulled straight off. The stop ring is used for production line purposes only and is not needed for reassembly. DISASSEMBLY Compress the drive shaft with the rear shock absorber compressor and attachment tools. Pull while revolving. STOP RING: Discard it. ATTACHMENT A 07964—MB00100 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COMPRESSOR 07959-3290001 ATTACHMENT C 07964—MB00300 Date of Issue: October, 1982 C) HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 211 14-3