Yamaha YZ 2017 Series, Owner'S Service Manual

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REAR WHEEL
4-8
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REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel
off the ground.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Rear wheel axle nut “1”
3. Loosen:
• Locknut “2”
4. Tighten:
• Adjusting bolt “3”
5. Remove:
• Rear wheel axle
• Rear wheel
TIP
• Push the rear wheel forward and remove the
drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.
• Do not depress the brake pedal with the rear
wheel removed.
EASB29B135 CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Check:
• Rear wheel axle
• Rear wheel
• Bearing
• Oil seals
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL”
on page 4-4.
2. Check:
• Tire(s)
• Rear wheel
Damage/wear

Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” on page
3-33 and “CHECKING THE WHEELS” on
page 3-34.
3. Check:
• Spokes
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL”
on page 4-4.
4. Measure:
• Radial wheel runout
• Lateral wheel runout
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL”
on page 4-4.
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DISASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Remove:
• Oil seals
• Bearing
Refer to “DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT
WHEEL” on page 4-5.
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CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR
WHEEL SPROCKET
1. Check:
• Rear wheel sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear “a”

Replace the
rear wheel sprocket and the drive sprocket
as a set.
Bent tooth

Replace the rear wheel
sprocket and the drive sprocket as a set.
2. Replace:
• Rear wheel sprocket
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a. Remove the self-locking nuts and the rear
wheel sprocket.
b. Clean the rear wheel drive hub with a clean
cloth, especially the surfaces that contact
the sprocket.
c. Install the new rear wheel sprocket.
3
1
2
Radial wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Rear wheel sprocket
Rear wheel sprocket self-locking
nut
50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf)
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