BOMBARDIER 1983 Shop Manual page 286

SECTION 05 SUSPENSION
SUB-SECTION 04 (DRIVE AXLE)
The bearing on the splined side of axle must be pushed
until it is seated on bearing stop. The end bearing housing
bearing must be flush with end of drive axle. Each bearing
must have its shield facing the sprocket.
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Flush with
drive axle
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Seated on
bearing stop
INSTALLATION
@If the drive axle to be installed is a new component,
and the vehicle is equipped with a speedometer, a cor-
rect size speedometer drive insert must be installed into
the axle end. Ensure that insert is flush with end of axle.
Position drive axle assembly into location. Install shim(s)
between bearing and lower chaincase sprocket. Install
end bearing housing .
Install chaincase and position seals, making sure that a
gap of approximately 2 mm
(1/16")
exists between end
of bearing housing and each seal .
Bearing
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Lock drive axle sprocket with a new cotter pin (Elan/
Spirit models) or circlip (other single track models).
Reinstall the chaincase cover.
Refill with chaincase oil.
Install the suspension. Apply track tension and carry out
track alignment procedure .
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