REAR AXLE AND REAR AXLE HUB
4-14
EAS29490
REMOVING THE REAR AXLE
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove:
• Rear axle ring nut set bolts “1”
3. Loosen:
• Rear axle ring nut “2”
TIP
• Apply the brake pedal so that the rear axle
does not turn when loosening the nut.
• Use the axle nut wrench (46 mm) (rear axle
nut wrench 46 mm) “3”.
4. Elevate the rear wheels by placing a suit-
able stand under the frame.
5. Remove:
• Rear wheels
• Wheel hubs
• Rear axle ring nut
• Conical spring washer
6. Remove:
• Rear axle “1”
(with rear wheel sprocket)
ECA16180
• Never directly tap the axle end with a
hammer, since this will result in damage
to the axle thread and spline.
• Attach a suitable socket on the axle end
and tap it with a soft hammer, then pull
out the rear axle to the left.
EAS29500
CHECKING THE REAR AXLE
1. Check:
• Rear axle runout “a”
Out of specification → Replace.
WARNING
EWA15020
Do not attempt to straighten a bent axle.
Axle nut wrench (46 mm)
90890-01498
Rear axle nut wrench 46 mm
YM-37134
2. Suitable socket
Rear axle runout limit
1.5 mm (0.06 in)
aa