Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 07 REAR SUSPENSION
Subsection 04 (DRIVE AXLE)
07-04-2
REMOVAL
All Models
Drain oil from chaincase or gearbox. Remove
chaincase cover and release drive chain tension (if
applicable).
Raise and block rear of vehicle off the ground.
Remove suspension. (Refer to REAR SUSPEN-
SION 07).
2,6, End Bearing Housing and Seal
NOTE: If applicable, remove muffler, battery and
its support. If vehicle is equipped with a speedom-
eter, remove angle drive unit and coupling cable if
necessary.
On all S-Series, remove chaincase cover, chain
and sprocket then circlip and bearing on drive ax-
le.
Pry oil seals from chaincase and end bearing
housing (if applicable).
Unlock sprocket from drive axle and remove with
its spacer (if applicable).
8,9, Drive Axle and Sprocket
Release drive axle sprocket from track and at the
same time, pulling the drive axle towards the end
bearing housing side.
Remove drive axle from vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
4, Speedometer Drive Insert
All Models
Remove speedometer drive insert (if applicable).
5,12, Bearing
To remove bearings, use puller assembly, ring and
half rings as illustrated.
9,13, Sprocket and Half-Sprocket
To remove press fit sprockets, use a press and a
suitable support as illustrated.
1. Support sprocket near hub
NOTE: 2 different types of sprocket press fit can
be found. Ensure to replace ring reinforced
sprockets with the same type.
ASSEMBLY
8,9,13, Drive Axle and Sprocket
To assemble press fit sprockets, use a press and
a suitable pipe as illustrated. Sprockets must be
assembled according to the following dimen-
sions.
A00C44A
A00F06A
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