Decided enough was enough with the slow drip from my 2002 V11 Scura transmission side case onto the crossovers. I removed the starter and found the leak not coming from the perimeter seal, but from the round bearing-looking items in the middle of the cover (see photo). So my first question is - what are these? Are there O-ring seals inside the side cover for them? If possible, I'd like to order whatever parts i need before i go much further.
Also, what is the large cap nut just in front of the gear selector (see photo)? That will have to be removed before the side cover comes off - any precautions? Other than first draining the gear oil, is there anything i need to know before taking that side cover off? Any help or suggestions (especially from anyone who has removed there side cover) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.