Removing The Rear Axle; Checking The Rear Axle - Yamaha RAPTOR YFM700RF 2015 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE REAR AXLE

1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove:
• Rear axle ring nut set bolts "1"
3. Loosen:
• Rear axle ring nut "2"
TIP
• Apply the brake pedal so that the rear axle
does not turn when loosening the nut.
• Use the axle nut wrench "3".
Axle nut wrench (46 mm)
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Rear axle nut wrench 46 mm
YM-37134
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4. Loosen:
• Drive chain
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN
SLACK" on page 3-24.
5. Elevate the rear wheels by placing a suitable
stand under the frame.
6. Remove:
• Rear wheels
• Wheel hubs
• Rear axle ring nut
• Conical spring washer
7. Remove:
• Rear axle "1"
(with rear wheel sprocket)
REAR AXLE AND REAR AXLE HUB
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NOTICE
• Never directly tap the axle end with a ham-
mer, since this will result in damage to the
axle thread and spline.
• Attach a suitable socket on the axle end
and tap it with a soft hammer, then pull out
the rear axle to the left.
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2. Suitable socket
3
8. Remove:
• Circlip
2
• Rear wheel sprocket bracket
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CHECKING THE REAR AXLE

1. Check:
• Rear axle runout "a"
Out of specification → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent axle.
4-14
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Rear axle runout limit
1.5 mm (0.06 in)
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