Tracker Off-Road 500S Service Manual page 141

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CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Wash all parts in parts cleaning solvent and dry with
compressed air.
! WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when working with com-
pressed air.
2. Clean all gasket material and sealant from mating
surfaces.
3. Inspect bearings, shafts, and housing for excessive
wear, cracks, or discoloration.
ASSEMBLING
1. Using a bearing driver adapter the same size as the
outer race of the case side bearing, drive the bearing
into place, then secure with a new snap ring. Lightly
grease a new seal; then install.
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2. From the inside of the gear case cover, use a bearing
driver adapter the same size as the outside race of the
bearing and install. Lightly grease a new seal and
install.
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3. Place the pinion gear shim into position; then, using
a set of press blocks, press the pinion gear into a new
bearing.
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4. Drive a new pinion gear needle bearing into the case
using a bearing driver the same size as the outer race
of the bearing; then secure the bearing with the snap
ring.
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