wsm RTV900 Workshop Manual page 218

RTV900, WSM
Rear Axle and Propeller Shaft
1. Remove the slotted nut (2) and draw out the rear axle (1).
2. Tap the outside of the propeller shaft (3) and remove the
propeller shaft to the inside (a).
(When reassembling)
• Prepare the pipe (4) of the same diameter as bearing inner, and
tap it while keeping the bearing when you tap the propeller shaft.
• Moreover, there is no problem if the bearing is inserted in the
position in which a rear axle can be tightened.
• After that, the bearing and the collar can be fixed to a correct
position by tightening the propeller shaft slotted nut.
• Apply grease to splines of propeller shaft.
(4) Pipe Dimension
A 31 mm (1.22 in.)
B 51 mm (2.0 in.)
C 178 mm (7.0 in.)
(1) Rear Axle
(2) Slotted Nut
(3) Propeller Shaft
(4) Pipe
3-S5
REAR AXLE
a : Inside
W1013563
KiSC issued 03, 2008 A