ODES UTV Desertcross 1000cc-3 - ENGINE DRIVE SHAFT

3. ENGINE
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GENERAL
IMPORTANT: Note position of parts on
disassembly. This may help to find the root cause
of a problem. A component that is not replaced
should be reinsta1led in the same position as
originally mounted.
PROCEDURES
ENGINE DRIVE SHAFT
NOTE: The engine drive shaft transmits the power
from the gearbox to the front differentia1 and is
located inside the crankcase.
Engine Drive Shaft Removal
Remove the engine. Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION subsection.
Rear Bearing Cover Removal
Detach gearbox from engine, refer to GEARBOX
AND 4×4 COUPING UNIT subsection.
At rear of engine, remove the bearing cover and its
O-ring.
1. Bearing cover screws
2. O-ring
3. Bearing cover gearbox
Front Bearing Cover Removal
Remove the bearing cover at the front of the
engine.
NOTICE Check ends of the circlip for sharp edges
or burr before removing the drive shaft, to avoid
damaging the oil seal.
1. Bearing cover front drive side
2. Circlip
3. Drive shaft
Engine Drive Shaft Removal
Split crankcase , refer to CRANKCASE in this
subsection.
Remove engine drive shaft from the crankcase.
1. Crankcase MAG side
2. Engine drive shaft
Engine Drive Shaft Inspection
Replace oil seals and/or O-ring (bearing cover
gearbox side) if they are brittle , hard or damaged.
Check drive shaft bearings for contamination
and/or metal shavings. Check if bearings turn
freely and smoothly. Replace if necessary.