Subsection 10 (BOTTOM END)
PROCEDURES
IMPORTANT:
Note position of parts on disas-
sembly. This may help to find the root cause of
a problem. A component that is not replaced
should be reinstalled in the same position as
originally mounted.
ENGINE DRIVE SHAFT
NOTE:
The engine drive shaft transmits the
power from the gearbox to the front differential
and is located inside the crankcase.
Removing the Engine Drive Shaft
Remove the engine. Refer to
ENGINE REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION
subsection.
Removing the Rear Bearing Cover
Detach gearbox from engine, refer to
GEARBOX
AND 4X4 COUPLING UNIT
subsection.
At rear of engine, remove the bearing cover and
its O-ring.
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1. Bearing cover screws
2. O-ring
3. Bearing cover gearbox side
Removing the Front Bearing Cover
Remove the bearing cover at the front of the en-
gine.
NOTICE
Check ends of the circlip for sharp
edges or burrs before removing the drive shaft,
to avoid damaging the oil seal.
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1. Bearing cover front drive side
2. Circlip
3. Drive shaft
Removing the Engine Drive Shaft
Split crankcase, refer to
CRANKCASE
in this sub-
section.
Remove engine drive shaft from the crankcase.
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1. Crankcase MAG side
2. Engine drive shaft
Inspecting the Engine Drive Shaft
Replace oil seals and/or O-ring (bearing cover
gearbox side) if they are brittle, hard or damaged.
Check drive shaft bearings for contamination
and/or metal shavings. Check if bearings turn
freely and smoothly. Replace if necessary.
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