Yamaha XVS6501997 Service Manual page 181

MIDDLE GEAR
7. Install:
S Bearings 1
(onto the cross joint)
CAUTION:
The needles can easily fall out of their races,
so check each bearing. Slide the universal
joint yoke back and forth on the bearings. If
a needle is out of place the yoke will not go
all the way onto the bearing.
8. Using a suitable socket press each bearing
into the hole on yoke.
NOTE:
The bearings must be inserted far enough into
the cross joint so that the circlips can be
installed.
9. Install:
S Circlips 3
(into the groove of each bearing)
10. Install:
S Middle driven pinion gear assembly
NOTE:
Just finger tighten the bolts at this stage.
11. Install:
S Shims 1
S Bolts
NOTE:
When installing the shims, make sure that the
tabs a are positioned correctly.
4-77
ENG
25 Nm (2.5 mSkg)