Checking The Rear Knuckle; Checking The Stabilizer - Yamaha 2004 Rhino 660 YXR660FAS Service Manual

REAR KNUCKLE AND STABILIZER
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CHECKING THE REAR KNUCKLE

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 bearings
and oil seals.
f. Install the spacer to the rear knuckle.
g. Install the new bearings.
NOTE:
Install the outside bearing first.
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
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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