Yamaha Rhino 450 YXR45FAV Service Manual page 210

MIDDLE GEAR
2. Remove:
• universal joint
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a. Remove the circlips 1.
b. Place the universal joint in a press.
c. With a suitable diameter pipe 2 beneath
the yoke 3, press the bearing 4 into the
pipe as shown.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to lightly tap the yoke with
a punch.
d. Repeat the steps for the opposite bearing.
e. Remove the yoke.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to lightly tap the yoke with
a punch.
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3. Remove:
• middle driven pinion gear nut 1
• washer
• universal joint yoke
NOTE:
Use the universal joint holder 2 to hold the
universal joint yoke.
Universal joint holder
P/N. YM-04062, 90890-04062
4. Remove:
• bearing housing assembly 1
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a. Clean the outside surface of the middle
driven pinion gear.
b. Place the middle driven pinion gear onto a
hydraulic press.
CAUTION:
• Never directly press the middle driven
pinion gear end with a hydraulic press,
this will result in damage to the middle
driven pinion gear thread.
• Install the suitable socket 2 on the mid-
dle driven pinion gear end to protect the
thread from damage.
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