Inspection - Yamaha VK540EF Service Manual

DRIVE CHAIN HOUSING
ESS00133

INSPECTION

1. Inspect:
D Drive chain housing 1
D Drive chain housing cover 2
Cracks/damage ! Replace.
D Oil seals (drive chain housing)
Wear/damage ! Replace.
D Bearings (drive chain housing and cover) 3
Pitting/damage ! Replace.
D Bearing (chain tensioner) 4
Pitting/damage ! Replace the bearing and
the inner race holder as a set.
Replacement steps:
D Remove the bearing(s) 3 using a general
bearing puller.
D Install the new bearing(s).
NOTE:
Use a socket 5 that is the same size as the out-
side diameter of the race of the bearing race.
CAUTION:
Do not strike the inner race 6 or ball bear-
ings 7 .
Contact only the outer race 8 .
D Install a new circlip (drive chain housing).
CAUTION:
Always use new circlips.
2. Inspect:
D Drive sprocket teeth 1
D Driven sprocket teeth 2
D Chain tensioner 3
Pitting/wear/damage ! Replace.
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