Rear Axle - BRP BOMBARDIER DS250 2006 Shop Manual

Section 08 REAR SUSPENSION AND AXLE
Subsection 01 (REAR SUSPENSION AND AXLE)
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Release parking brake and unscrew bolts that re-
tain caliper to its bracket.
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1. Caliper bolts
Remove brake disc hub.
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Inspection
Check hub for cracks or other damages. Replace
it if necessary.
Check splines of hub for wear or damages. Re-
place hub if necessary.
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Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
Apply suspension synthetic grease (P/N 293 550
033) on splines before installing hub.
Torque each axle nuts to 140 N•m (103 lbf•ft).

REAR AXLE

Removal
Lift the rear of vehicle and install jack stands under
frame to support the rear of vehicle off the ground.
Remove both wheel hubs. Refer to WHEEL HUB
above in this section.
Loosen drive chain and remove chain from axle
sprocket.
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Remove brake disc hub. Refer to BRAKE DISC
HUB above.
Slide out the rear axle from the right side of chain
tensioner. If the bearings are defective, parts
around the bearing area may be damaged. It is
possible that the axle will not slide out easily if
bearing inner races are seized on it.
Inspection
Check axle for bending, torsion or other damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check axle for rust. Rust indicates a possible
damage to axle. Replace it.
If bearings are seized on the axle, it must be
cleaned, inspected and replaced if necessary.
The bearings must still have a slide fit on the axle,
otherwise it will result in a faulty reassembly and
a failure may occur. Bearing races on the axle
must be in good condition.
If the sprocket hub has been damaged, replace it
also.
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