Yamaha 2012 Grizzly 300 Service Manual page 215

REAR AXLE/FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT
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INSTALLING THE REAR AXLE
1.Check:
• Rear axle runout
Out of specification → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent axle.
Rear axle runout limit:
INSTALLING THE DRIVE SHAFT
1.Check:
• Drive shaft (splines)
Wear/damage → Replace.
CHECKING THE FINAL DRIVE GEAR
1.Check:
• Final gear case
• Bearing housing (ring gear)
Cracks/damage → Replace.
TIP
When the final gear case and/or the ring
gear bearing housing are replaced, be sure
to adjust the shim of the final drive pinion
gear and/or ring gear.
2.Check:
• Gear teeth
Pitting/galling/wear
pinion gear and ring gear as a set.
• Oil seals
• O-rings
Damage → Replace.
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DRIV
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1.5 mm (0.06 in)
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→ Replace the drive