Yamaha Rhino 450 YXR45FAV, Service Manual

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ENG
MIDDLE GEAR
5. Install:
• universal joint
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a. Install the opposite yoke into the universal
joint.
b. Apply wheel bearing grease to the bearings.
c. Install the bearing
1
onto the yoke.
CAUTION:
Check each bearing. The needles can eas-
ily fall out of their races. Slide the yoke
back and forth on the bearings; the yoke
will not go all the way onto a bearing if a
needle is out of place.
d. Press each bearing into the universal joint
using a suitable socket.
NOTE:
The bearing must be inserted far enough into
the universal joint so that the circlip can be
installed.
e. Install the circlips 2 into the groove of each
bearing.
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6. Install:
• drive shaft coupling
• washer
• drive shaft coupling nut
1
NOTE:
Use the coupling gear/middle shaft tool
2
to
hold the drive shaft coupling.
Coupling gear/middle shaft tool
P/N. YM-01229, 90890-01229
1
2
T
R
.
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97 Nm (9.7 m · kg, 70 ft · lb)