CHASSIS 6-81
REAR AXLE HOUSING
• Remove the axle housing bolts
1.
• Remove the chain adjuster plate
2.
• Remove the axle housing from the swingarm.
• Remove the chain adjuster stud bolts
3 and boots
4.
INSPECTION AND DISASSEMBLY
SPROCKET
Inspect the sprocket teeth for wear. If they are worn as shown,
replace the engine sprocket, rear sprocket and drive chain as a
set.
REAR AXLE SHAFT
Measure the rear axle shaft runout. If the runout exceeds the
service limit, replace the rear axle shaft with a new one.
( Rear axle shaft runout
Service limit: 6 mm (0.24 in)
& 09900-20607: Dial gauge (1/100 mm)
09900-20701: Magnetic stand
09900-21304: V-block set (100 mm)
NOTE:
When measuring the runout, support the rear axle shaft at 32
mm (1.26 in) diameter of the rear axle shaft as shown in illustra-
tion.
Measure the runout at 40 mm (1.57 in) diameter of the rear axle
shaft as shown in illustration.
Normal wear Excessive wear
Dial gauge