Rear Axle/Final Drive Gear And Drive Shaft; Rear Axle Removal - Yamaha YFM400FWA 2000 5GH3-AE1 Service Manual

REAR AXLE/FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT

REAR AXLE REMOVAL

1.Remove:
Rear axle 1
(with dust seal)
O-ring
CAUTION:
Never directly tap the axle end with a
hammer, since this will result in damage
to the axle thread and spline.
Attach a suitable socket 2 on the axle
end and tap it with a soft hammer. Pull
out the rear axle to the right.
FINAL DRIVE GEAR DISASSEMBLY
1.Remove:
Bearing retainer (final drive pinion gear)
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
With a soft hammer, lightly tap on the
final drive pinion gear end.
CAUTION:
Removal of the final drive pinion gear
should only be performed if gear replace-
ment is necessary.
WARNING
Always use new bearings and races.
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