Yamaha 2016 Grizzly yf700gg, Service Manual, Page: 286 / 474

MIDDLE GEAR
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• Install a suitable socket “2” on the middle
driven pinion gear end to protect the thread
from damage.
c. Press the middle driven pinion gear end and
remove the bearing housing.
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4. Remove:
• Middle driven pinion gear bearing retainer
• Bearing
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a. Wrap the bearing housing in a folded rag “1”,
and then secure the bearing housing edge in
a vise.
b. Attach the bearing retainer wrench “2”.
NOTICE
ECB01740
The middle driven pinion gear bearing retain-
er has left-hand threads. To loosen the re-
tainer, turn it clockwise.
c. Remove the bearing retainer and bearing.
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5. Remove:
• Oil seal “1”
• Middle driven shaft bearing retainer “2”
TIP
Attach the ring nut wrench “3”.
NOTICE
ECB01750
The middle driven shaft bearing retainer has
left-hand threads. To loosen the retainer turn
it clockwise.
6. Remove:
• Middle driven shaft “1”
(with bearing)
EBS30205
CHECKING THE PINION GEARS
1. Check:
• Drive pinion gear teeth
• Driven pinion gear teeth
Pitting/galling/wear
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearings
Pitting/damage
→
Replace.
Bearing retainer wrench
90890-04128
Middle gear bearing retainer
YM-04128
1
2
Ring nut wrench
90890-01430
Ring nut wrench
YM-38404
2
1
3
1