Checking The Drive Shaft; Installing The Final Drive Assembly - Yamaha Vmax VMX17C 2009 Service Manual

e. Measure the width of the flattened Plasti-
gauge® "1".
Ring-gear-to-thrust-washer clear-
ance
0.15–0.25 mm (0.006–0.010 in)
f. If the ring-gear-to-thrust-washer clearance is
within specification, install the ring gear bear-
ing housing (along with the ring gear).
g. If the ring-gear-to-thrust-washer clearance is
out of specification, select the correct thrust
washer as follows.
h. Select the suitable thrust washer from the fol-
lowing chart.
Thrust washers
Thickness (mm)
1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
i. Repeat the measurement steps until the ring-
gear-to-thrust-washer clearance is within the
specified limits.
Ring-gear-to-thrust-washer clear-
ance
0.15–0.25 mm (0.006–0.010 in)
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CHECKING THE DRIVE SHAFT

1. Check:
• Drive shaft splines
Damage/wear → Replace the drive shaft.
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INSTALLING THE FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

1. Install:
• Drive shaft
(to the universal joint)
2. Install:
• Universal joint (final drive side)
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a. Fit the universal joint into the yoke.
b. Apply lithium-soap-based grease to the bear-
ings.
c. Install the bearing "1" into the yoke.
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NOTICE
Check each bearing. The needle bearings
can easily fall out of their races. Slide the
yoke back and forth on the bearings; the
yoke will not go all the way onto a bearing if
a needle is out of place.
d. Press each bearing into the yoke using a suit-
able socket.
TIP
The bearing must be inserted far enough into the
yoke so that the circlip can be installed.
e. Install the circlips "2" into the groove of each
bearing.
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3. Check:
• Universal joint operation
Rough operation → Replace the universal
joint or bearing.
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