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[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM
Install the proper ring gear shims onto the ring gear
GEAR CASE
RING GEAR
and install them into the gear case.
SHIM
Apply liquid sealant to the mating surface of the
SHIM
case cover.
Install the cover onto the gear case.
CASE COVER
Apply locking agent to the threads of the two 10 mm
bolts.
8 mm BOLTS
10 mm BOLTS
Install the case cover and tighten the bolts in several
It is important to
steps until the cover evenly touches the gear case.
turn the pinion
Then, while rotating the pinion gear, tighten the
while tightening the
bolts to the specified torque in a crisscross pattern
bolts. If the ring
in several steps.
gear shim is too
thick, the gears will
TORQUE: 10 mm bolt: 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
lock after only light
8 mm bolt: 25 N·m (2.6 kgf·m, 19 lbf·ft)
tightening.
Check that the gear assembly turns smoothly with-
out binding.
COVER
FINAL DRIVE INSTALLATION
Apply 5--8 g of molybdenum disulfide grease to the
drive shaft splines.
DRIVE SHAFT
Insert the drive shaft into the swingarm, while align-
ing the splines of the drive shaft and universal joint.
Install the spring into the drive shaft.
SPRING
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