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REAR BEARING CARRIER
INSPECTION / REMOVAL
1. Elevate rear of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this service
procedure. Always wear eye protection.
2. Check bearings for side play by grasping the top and
bottom of the tire firmly and checking for movement.
The tire should rotate smoothly without binding or
rough spots.
3. Remove the (4) wheel nuts and the rear wheel.
4. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the rear wheel hub
castle nut. Remove the nut, and (2) cone washers
from the rear wheel hub assembly.
5. Remove the two brake caliper mounting bolts.
CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the brake line.
Use wire to hang caliper to prevent damage to the
brake line.
6. Remove the rear wheel hub assembly.
7. Remove the bolts that attach the rear bearing carrier
to the upper and lower A-arms.
8. Remove the bearing carrier from the rear drive shaft.
FINAL DRIVE