Yamaha Rhino 450 YXR45FAV, Service Manual

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DRIV
REAR CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS, FINAL DRIVE
GEAR AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT
2. Remove:
• final drive pinion gear bearing housing
assembly 1
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a. Clean the outside surface of the final drive
pinion gear.
b. Place the final drive pinion gear in a hydrau-
lic press.
CAUTION:
_
• Never directly press the gear end with a
hydraulic press, this will result in damage
to the gear thread.
• Install the suitable socket 2 on the gear
end to protect the thread from damage.
c. Press the gear end and remove the bearing
housing assembly.
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3. Remove:
• bearing retainer
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a. Place a folded rag
1
.
b. Secure the final drive pinion gear bearing
housing edge in the vise.
c. Attach the bearing retainer wrench
2
.
d. Remove the bearing retainer.
CAUTION:
The bearing retainer has left-handed
threads. To loosen the retainer, turn it
clockwise.
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Bearing retainer wrench
P/N. YM-04128, 90890-04128
REMOVING THE FINAL DRIVE ROLLER
BEARINGS
1. Remove:
• roller bearing (ring gear)
1
Use a suitable press tool
2
and an appro-
priate support for the main housing.