Middle Driven Pinion Gear Removal - Yamaha XVS650 Service Manual

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MIDDLE DRIVEN PINION GEAR REMOVAL
1.Remove:
• Universal joint
ENG
MIDDLE GEAR
Disassembly steps:
• Remove the circlips
CD.
• Place the universal joint in a press.
• Using a suitable diameter pipe beneath
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the yoke, press the bearing into the pipe
as shown.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to lightly tap the yoke
with a punch.
• Repeat the steps for the opposite bearing.
• Remove the yoke.
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3.Remove:
• Bearing housing assembly
CD
2.Loosen:
• Nut (middle driven shaft)
CD
NOTE: _
Use the universal joint holder
®
to hold the
yoke@.
Universal joint holder:
VM~04062, 90890~04062
Removal steps:
.Clean the outside of the middle driven
shaft.
• Place the middle driven shaft assembly
onto a hydraulic press.
• Never directly press the shaft end with a
hydraulic press, this will result in damage
to the shaft thread.
• Install the suitable socket
®
on the shaft
end to protect the thread from damage.
NOTE:
When the middle driven shaft is removed
from the bearing housing assembly, always
replace the bearing.
• Press the shaft end, and remove the bear-
ing housing.
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