Yamaha 5TE-F8197-10 Removing the Middle Drive Shaft, Removing the Middle Driven Shaft

MIDDLE GEAR

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REMOVING THE MIDDLE DRIVE SHAFT

1.Straighten:

●Punched portion of the nut (middle drive pinion gear)

2.Loosen:

●Nut (middle drive pinion gear) 1

NOTE:

Secure the middle drive shaft in the vise with a clean rag.

3.Remove:

●Nut (middle drive pinion gear)

●Middle drive pinion gear

●Shim(s)

REMOVING THE MIDDLE DRIVEN SHAFT

1.Remove:

●Universal joints

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Removal steps:

●Remove the circlips 1.

●Place the U-joint in a press.

●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.

●Repeat the steps for the opposite bearing.

●Remove the yoke.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to lightly tap the yoke with

apunch.

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