Suzuki LT-F500F 2002 - FRONT DRIVE (DIFFERENTIAL) INSPECTION

DRIVE TRAIN 4-7
• Remove the pinion gear pilot bearing with the special tools.
# 09921-20240: Bearing remover set
09917-50410: Bearing remover
NOTE:
If there is no abnormal condition, the bearing removal is not nec-
essary.
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UNIVERSAL JOINT
• Remove the C-rings from the universal joint.
"
• Remove the bearings by tapping with the special tool and
hammer. (!3-66)
# 09913-70210: Bearing installer set
• Remove the universal joint.
2WD/4WD SHIFTING
• Remove the 2WD/4WD shifting fork shaft plug.
• Remove the 2WD/4WD shifting fork
1, springs 2 and shift-
ing rack
3 by removing shaft.
FRONT DRIVE (DIFFERENTIAL) INSPECTION
2WD/4WD SHIFTING
Inspect the shifting fork and its rack-and-pinion for wear and
damage. If any defects are found, replace the shifting fork and
its rack-and-pinion with the new ones.
If the shifting fork is damaged, inspect the groove of the shifting
sleeve.
The removed bearing must be replaced with a new
one.
Replace the removed C-ring with a new one.