REAR KNUCKLE AND STABILIZER
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CHECKING THE REAR KNUCKLE
1.Check:
Rear knuckle
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Damage/pitting → Replace.
2.Check:
Rear wheel bearings
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Bearings allow play in the wheel hubs or the
wheel turns roughly → Replace.
Oil seals
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Damage → Replace.
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Replacement steps:
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Clean the outside of the rear knuckle.
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Remove the oil seals 1.
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Drive out the bearings 2.
WARNING
Eye protection is recommended when
using striking tools.
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Remove the spacer 3.
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Apply lithium base grease to the bearings
and oil seals.
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Install the spacer to the rear knuckle.
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Install the new bearings.
NOTE:
Install the outside bearing first.
CAUTION:
Do not strike the center race or balls of the
bearing. Contact should be made only with
the outer race.
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Install a new oil seal.
NOTE:
When installing the oil seals, the "seal side" of
the oil seal faces out.
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CHECKING THE STABILIZER
1.Check:
Stabilizer
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Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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