Yamaha XT1200Z(Z) 2010, Service Manual, Page: 415 / 616

MIDDLE GEAR
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b. Remove the universal joint holder, and then
turn the nut with a torque wrench to check the
starting torque.
c. Out of specification
→
Tighten the nut further.
d. Repeat steps (a) to (c) until the starting
torque is within specification.
TIP
• Be careful not to exceed the specified starting
torque.
• If the specified starting torque is exceeded, re-
place the expander with a new one and reas-
semble the middle driven pinion gear
assembly.
e. Lock the threads with a drift punch.
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4. Check:
• Middle driven pinion gear operation
Rough operation
→
Replace the middle driv-
en pinion gear assembly.
5. Check:
• Middle gear backlash
Out of specification
→
Adjust the backlash.
EAS23P1042
INSTALLING THE MIDDLE DRIVEN PINION
GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Install:
• Middle driven pinion gear shim(s) “1”
• Middle driven pinion gear assembly
TIP
Install the shim(s) so that the tabs are positioned
as shown in the illustration.
2. Install:
• Universal joint
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a. Fit the universal joint into the yoke.
b. Apply lithium-soap-based grease to the bear-
ings.
c. Install the bearing “1” into the yoke.
NOTICE
ECA23P1046
Check each bearing. The needle bearings
can easily 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.
T
R
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Middle driven pinion gear start-
ing torque (middle driven pinion
gear preload)
0.3–0.6 Nm (0.03–0.06 m·kgf,
0.022–0.43 ft·lbf)
3
2
1
New
T
R
.
.
Middle driven pinion gear bearing
housing bolt
33 Nm (3.3 m·kgf, 24 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
1