I pulled the chaincases off both my 95 and 97 and replaced bearings and seals. Bearings were on back order for about 4-5 weeks. I can't remember if when little (too) gear is installed the grove for the spacer faces the motor or does it face away from the motor. I can't logically figure it out because both sides of top gear have a spacer that would fit it this grove. I installed w/ grove toward motor because the gear number is on other side and it would make sence that you would be able to pull your chaincase cover and see what gear you had in? Can anyone let me know which is correct way? Thanks.