Rear Axle Removal/Inspection/Installation - KYMCO 2006 MXU 500 Off-Road Owner's Manual

15.
REAR WHEEL/AXLE/SHOCK
ABSORBER/SWING ARM
REAR AXLE
REMOVAL/INSPECTION/
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
Remove the rear wheel hubs (refer to the
"REAR WHEEL HUB
REMOVAL/INSPECTION/
INSTALLATION" section in this chapter).
Remove the rear axle from axle housing
right side.
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Tap the axle and with a rubber hammer,
this will avoid damage the axle thread.
INSPECTION
Check the axle splines for wear or damage.
Set the axle in V-blocks and measure the
runout with a dial indicator.
Axle runout is 1/2 the total indicator
reading.
Service limit: 3 mm (0.12 in)
INSTALLATION
Apply lightweight lithium-soap base grease
to the rear axle splines, then install the rear
axle into the housing from right.
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent axle.
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MXU 500
Rear Axle