Linhai 2005 ATV 260, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 5 FINAL DRIVE
ATV SERVICE MANUAL 07.0
CHAPTER 5 FINAL DRIVE. 5- 10
5. If any of the components of the bearing
assembly are damaged, replace the
entire assembly as no replacement parts
are available.
6. Clean the inner CV joint in solvent and
thoroughly dry.
7. Inspect the interior of the inboard joint
where the steel balls ride. Check for wear
or damage and replace the joint if
necessary.
8. Inspect the snap ring groove on the
inboard joint for wear or damage.
9. Inspect the splines on the inner CV joint
for wear or damage.
10. Check the stopper ring in the end of the
inboard joint. Make sure it seats in the
groove correctly, if damage the ring must
be replaced.
11. Inspect the exterior of the inner CV joint
for cracks or damage, replace if
necessary. Check the movement of the
joint for excessive play or noise by
moving the drive axle in a circular and
reciprocate direction.
12. Inspect the drive axle for bending, wear
or damage.
13. Inspect the inner end splines, the outer
end splines and the front hub cotter pin
hole for wear or damage. If any of these
areas are worn or damaged, replace the
drive axle.
Check the movement of the joint
NOTE . Inner CV joint must be replaced with the
bearing as an assembly.
5.8 FRONT DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY (4X4)
1. The rubber boots are not identical and
must be installed on the correct joint. The
boots are marked as follows:
a. Inner CV joint boot : “inner”,
b. Outer CV joint boot: “outer”.
2. IF the outboard boot was removed, install
a new boot onto the drive axle at this
time.