That wear is normal and is a cause of clutch chattering. It is also common
for the forks to break of the cross shaft. Looking at the lack of weld it is
possible that shaft is a low cost Brazilian replacement. Very soft cold
rolled steel.

While this points should be lubed do not count on that lasting forever. The
shaft seems to last for one or maybe two clutch jobs. This should always be
inspected during a clutch job.

Dennis

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Subject: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS

Hi all.

Transmission would catch slightly in all gears. Pulled it, and TOB
appeared to be installed incorrectly. It appeared loose. (at time, I
also suspected poor clutch hydraulics. He said hoping transmission is
ok!   :)

Are these wear points on each arm normal high mileage wear? If not, do
they indicate an incorrectly installed TOB?

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Neil.

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