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[GeoHacker]

that gap , is check by prying the gears on the main shaft, so that ,that gap is max, then measured with any feeler gauge.
on reAssembly, (no $300 suzuki magic tool, and unobtainium status) then we use a press or (light hammer taps) to get this found gap at end if main assembly.

that gap:
the magic tool, forms pocket, so when the bearings are pressed on, at that step the magic tool bottoms out and the gap is at spec. "yes magic of factor tools" LoL
we cant do that. we measure it first and then get it right, at assembly.

the gears and bearings off 1 by 1, never as a set.
and put all parts on a broom handle , all parts are polarized....!!!! even washers, are.... never mix parts up or directions.....

I read about the washers and stuff being certain sided. I have my dowel ready.

How loose is 5th gear on main shaft (top shaft) supposed to be, as to sliding left or right? There's a washer there behind the bearing, and then 5th.

Just wondering how things get to be right where they should be, if it's like stacking metal pancakes (other than main bearing), and they have some leeway. Some seem to have that round clip to show just right location?

Wondering (like others have, I see)