Section 07 DRIVE SYSTEM
Subsection 03 (REAR DRIVE)
Unscrew the pinion nut.
Use the
SPANNER
SOCKET (P/N 529 035 649)
.
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NOTE:
The pinion nut is left hand threaded. Un-
screw by turning clockwise.
Remove the bearing along with the pinion gear.
Be careful to keep track of shims. Discard bear-
ing.
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1. O-ring
2. Ball bearing
3. Pinion gear shim
4. Pinion gear
The pinion gear and bearing can be easily removed
using the following suggested tool:
PART
QTY
Pipe: 83 mm (3-1/4 in) diameter x 127 mm
(5 in)
1
Threaded rod: M10 x 1.25 x 178 mm (7 in)
1
M10 x 1.25 nut
3
Flat bar
1
Remove and discard the needle bearing.
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Rear Final Drive Assembly
Adjustment is required when any of the following
part is changed.
– Pinion gear
– Ring gear
– Housing.
As a preliminary setup, install shims according to
the following table.
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