REAR AXLE/FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT

DRIV

ASSEMBLING THE FINAL DRIVE GEAR

1.Install:

Drive pinion gear (with shim(s) and bearing) (proper shim size as calculated)

Bearing retainer (drive pinion gear) 1

T.

R.

100 Nm (10.0 m • kg, 72 ft • lb)

Use a bearing retainer wrench 2.

CAUTION:

Always use a new bearing.

The final drive shaft bearing retainer has left-hand threads. Turn the retainer counterclockwise to tighten it.

Bearing retainer wrench:

P/N. YM-04050, 90890-04050

2.Adjust:

Final gear lash

Refer to “MEASUREMENT AND ADJUSTING THE FINAL GEAR LASH”.

INSTALLING THE FINAL DRIVE GEAR

1.Lubricate:

Drive shaft

Coupling gear

O-rings

Oil seals

Bearings

Lithium-soap-based grease

2.Install:

Drive shaft 1

(to the universal joint)

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Yamaha LIT-11616-16-02 Assembling the Final Drive Gear, Installing the Final Drive Gear, Lithium-soap-based grease