Removing The Rear Axle; Disassembling The Final Drive Gear - Yamaha YFM45FAR Service Manual

REAR AXLE/FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT

REMOVING THE REAR AXLE

1.Remove:
Rear axle 1
G
(with dust seal)
O-ring
G
CAUTION:
Never directly tap the axle end with a
G
hammer, since this will result in damage
to the axle thread and spline.
Attach a suitable socket 2 on the axle
G
end and tap it with a soft hammer. Pull out
the rear axle to the right.

DISASSEMBLING THE FINAL DRIVE GEAR

1.Remove:
Bearing retainer (final drive pinion gear)
G
NOTE:
Use a bearing retainer wrench 1.
Bearing retainer wrench:
P/N. YM-04050, 90890-04050
CAUTION:
The final drive shaft bearing retainer has
left-handed threads. To loosen the retainer,
turn it clockwise.
2.Remove:
Final drive pinion gear assembly
G
With a soft hammer, lightly tap on the final
drive pinion gear end.
CAUTION:
Removal of the final drive pinion gear
should only
replacement is necessary.
WARNING
Always use new bearings and races.
7 - 20
DRIV
be performed if gear