Yamaha YXR70FX Service Manual page 246

MIDDLE GEAR
3. Remove:
• universal joint yoke nut (middle gear side)
1
• washer
• universal joint yoke (middle gear side)
TIP:
Use the universal joint holder 2 to hold the
universal joint yoke.
Universal joint holder
90890-04062, YM-04062
4. Remove:
• bearing housing assembly 1
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a. Clean the outside of the bearing housing
assembly.
b. Place the bearing housing assembly onto a
hydraulic press.
NOTICE
• 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 a suitable socket 2 on the middle
driven pinion gear end to protect the
thread from damage.
c. Press the middle driven pinion gear end
and remove the bearing housing.
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