Checking The Rear Knuckles; Checking The Stabilizer - Yamaha YXR70FX Service Manual

REAR KNUCKLE AND STABILIZER
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CHECKING THE REAR KNUCKLES

1. Check:
• rear knuckle
Damage/pitting → Replace.
2. Check:
• rear wheel bearings
Bearings allow play in the wheel hubs or the
wheel turns roughly → Replace.
• oil seals
Damage → Replace.
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a. Clean the outside of the rear knuckle.
b. Remove the oil seals 1.
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c. Drive out the bearings 2.
WARNING
Eye protection is recommended when
using striking tools.
d. Remove the spacer 3.
e. Apply lithium base grease to the new bear-
ings and oil seals.
f. Install the spacer to the rear knuckle.
g. Install the new bearings.
TIP:
Install the outside bearing first.
NOTICE
Do not strike the center race or balls of the
bearing. Contact should be made only with
the outer race.
h. Install a new oil seal.
TIP:
When installing the oil seals, the "seal side" of
the oil seal faces out.
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CHECKING THE STABILIZER

1. Check:
• stabilizer
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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