3-11
Axle Removal
AXLE ASSEMBLY 3.5
C2432
14 Retrieve the inside bearing, sprocket and axle sprock-
et keys from inside the final drive housing.
Please note the orientation of the axle sprocket on the
axle and in the housing. Front and rear sprockets have
a different offset.
15 Using a bearing puller, remove the bearing still
pressed in place on the axle. (fig. C221)
16 Remove and discard the axle oil seal.
C221
1 Inspect the seal surface area for scaring, pitting or
nicks. Minor scratches may be removed using fine emery
cloth. Replace the axle if worn excessively.
2 Inspect the axle threads for damage. Replace axle if
the threads are non serviceable.
3 Inspect the axle keys for wear Replace as required.
4 Inspect the key way slots for wear. Replace the axle
and keys if the keys do not fit tightly into the key ways.
5 Replace any axle studs as required.
6 Inspect the axle sprocket for abnormal tooth wear
and the fit of the axle key in the sprocket key ways.
Replace the sprocket if necessary.
7 Inspect the bearing races in the final drive housing.
Replace them if necessary using a brass drift punch and
hammer. Cooling the races in a freezer will aid in easing
this procedure.
8 Replace the bearings if new races are installed or if
they are pitted or damaged.
Inspection
Rear sprocket
Front sprocket