BOMBARDIER 1980 Shop Manual page 305

SECTION 06
SUB-SECTION 04 (DRIVE AXLE)
REMOVAL
Drain oil from chaincase or gear box. Release drive chain
tension (if applicable).
Raise and block rear of vehicle off ground.
Remove suspension.
Pry oil seals from chaincase and end bearing housing.
Remove end bearing housing and chaincase
if
necessary.
O NOTE: If applicable. remove battery and its seat.
If vehicle is equipped with a speedometer. remove
angle drive unit and coupling cable.
Release drive sprocket teeth from track notches. at the
same time. pulling the drive axle towards the end bearing
housing side of frame.
Remove drive axle from vehicle. If applicable. pullout
shim located between bearing and lower chaincase
sprocket.
DISASSEMBLY
&
ASSEMBLY
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Before securing sprockets and flanges. place axle
assembly on an even surface and check alignment of
sprocket teeth.
O NOTE: Some models have aligning marks that are
to be aligned.
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@@@@Tighteningtorquesforsprocketsare: 3-4 Nom
(2-3 ft-Ibs).
When reassembling. install a new nut or apply "Loctite"
(or equivalent) on old threads. Tighten in the following
sequence.
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When assembling drive axle. always position a new
seal on each end of drive axle. The seal lip must face
sprocket.
00Always pull or push bearing by inner race.
The bearing on the splined side of axle must be pushed
until it is seated on bearing stop. The end bearing housing
bearing must be flush with end of drive axle. Each bearing
must have its shield facing the sprocket.
@If the drive axle to be installed is a new component.
and the vehicle is equipped with a speedometer. a correct
size speedometer drive insert must be installed into the
axle end. Ensure that insert is flush with end of axle.
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NOTE: Idler wheels must turn freely.