1998-2004 Honda Foreman 450 factory service manual, Page 220Get this manual
CRANKSHAFT BALANCERTRANSMISSION ASSEMBL jlNSTALLATION NOTE:
Apply oi to the shifter gear grooves Always install the thrust washers and snap rings with the chamfered (rolled) edge facing away from the thrust loadAfter installing the snap ring, slightly open the ring and rotate it in its groove to be sure it is fully seatedDo not used worn snap ring which could easily spinning in the grooveThey may be too loose to properly seat in the groove Align the gap in the snap ring with the groove of spline Align the oil holes on the shafts and bush ngs The countershaft must be installed with the inside oil feed hole to the back, and the outside oil holes to the front as shown