Removing The Differential Gear Assembly; Checking The Front Constant Velocity Joints - Yamaha YFM7FGPW Service Manual

FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS AND
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
EBS00163
REMOVING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
• differential gear assembly 1
NOTE:
_
The ring gear and the differential gear should
be fastened together. Do not disassemble the
differential gear.
CAUTION:
_
The differential gear are assembled into a
proper unit at the factory by means of spe-
cialized equipment. Do not attempt to dis-
assemble this unit. Disassembly will result
in the malfunction of the unit.
EBS00165
CHECKING THE FRONT CONSTANT
VELOCITY JOINTS
1. Check:
• double off-set joint spline
• ball joint spline
• shaft spline
Wear/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• dust boots
Cracks/damage → Replace.
CAUTION:
_
Always use a new boot band.
3. Check:
• balls and ball races
• inner surface of double off-set joint
Pitting/wear/damage → Replace.
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