Measuring The Differential Gear Backlash - Yamaha Wolverine YX70EPNG Service Manual

FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, DIFFEREN-
b. Apply lithium-soap-based grease to the bear-
ings.
c. Install the bearing "1" onto the front drive
shaft yoke.
ECB01670
NOTICE
The needles can easily fall out of their races,
so check each bearing carefully. Slide the
universal joint driven yoke assembly back
and forth on the bearings. If a needle is out of
place, the yoke will not go all the way onto
the bearings.
d. Press each bearing into the front drive shaft
yoke using a suitable socket.
TIP
The bearing must be inserted far enough into the
universal joint yoke and front drive shaft yoke so
that the circlip can be installed.
e. Install new circlips "2" into the groove of each
bearing.
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TIAL ASSEMBLY AND FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS
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EBS30251
MEASURING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
BACKLASH
1. Secure the differential case in a vise or anoth-
er supporting device.
2. Remove:
• Drain bolt
• Gasket
3. Install:
• Ring gear fix bolt (M10) "1"
(into the drain bolt hole)
ECB01250
NOTICE
Finger tighten the bolt until it holds the ring
gear. Otherwise, the ring gear will be dam-
aged.
4. Attach:
• Gear lash measurement tool "2"
• Dial gauge "3"
a. Measuring point is 31.0 mm (1.22 in)
5. Measure:
• Gear backlash
Gently rotate the differential pinion gear from
engagement to engagement.
TIP
Measure the gear backlash at four positions. Ro-
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tate the differential pinion gear 90° each time.
8-16
Ring gear fix bolt (M10)
90890-01527
Ring gear fix bolt (M10)
YM-01527
Gear lash measurement tool
90890-01475
Middle drive gear lash tool
YM-01475
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3
2
a
Differential gear backlash
0.05–0.25 mm (0.002–0.010 in)