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ENG
MIDDLE GEAR
6. Remove:
• drive shaft coupling
• oil seal
1
• bearing retainer
2
• bearing
NOTE:
Attach the ring nut wrench
3
.
CAUTION:
The middle driven shaft bearing retainer
has left-handed threads. To loosen the
retainer, turn it clockwise.
Ring nut wrench
P/N. YM-38404, 90890-01430
7. Remove:
• middle driven shaft
1
(with bearing)
CHECKING THE PINION GEARS
1. Check:
• gear teeth (drive pinion gear)
1
• gear teeth (driven pinion gear)
2
Pitting/galling/wear
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• O-ring
Damage
→
Replace.
• bearings
Pitting/damage
→
Replace.
3. Check:
• universal joint movement
Roughness
→
Replace universal joint.
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