Disassembling The Universal Joint; Removing The Differential Gear Assembly - Yamaha 2004 Rhino 660 YXR660FAS Service Manual

FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS, DIFFERENTIAL
GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT

DISASSEMBLING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT

1. Remove:
• universal joint
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a. Remove the circlips 1.
b. Place the universal joint in a press.
c. With a suitable diameter pipe 2 beneath
the yoke 3, press the bearing 4 into the
pipe as shown.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to lightly tap the yoke with
a punch.
d. Repeat the steps for the opposite bearing.
e. Remove the yoke.
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2. Remove:
• universal joint yoke
Use a universal joint holder 1.
Universal joint holder
P/N. YM-04062, 90890-04062
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 assembly.
CAUTION:
The differential gears 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.
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