Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual page 390

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 390 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM
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Remove the rear axle by driving the axle from the
left side using a rubber mallet.
INSPECTION
REAR AXLE
Set the axle in V-blocks and measure the axle
runout with a dial indicator.
Axle runout is 1/2 the total indicator reading.
SERVICE LIMIT: 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
AXLE BEARING
Remove the dust seals from the axle housing and
brake panel.
Turn the inner race of each bearing with your finger.
The bearings should turn smoothly and quietly.
Also check that the bearing outer race fits tightly in
the housing or panel.
BEARING REPLACEMENT
AXLE HOUSING
Remove the dust seal and drive the axle bearing out
of the axle housing.
Press the bearing into the axle housing with the
sealed side facing down until the depth from the
housing edge is 11.0--11.5 mm (0.43--0.45 in).
TOOLS:
Driver
Attachment, 52 x 55 mm
Pilot, 32 mm
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ATTACHMENT
REAR AXLE
AXLE BEARINGS
DUST SEALS
DRIVER
11.0-11.5 mm
(0.43-0.45 in)
PILOT
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