VMX12 Service Manual - V-Max Outlaw

MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE
5. Measure:
*Starting torque (driven pinion gear)
Under specification Repeat steps from 4.
Starting Torque (Driven Pinion Gear):
0.4 0.5 Nm (0.04 0.05 kg,
0.29 0.36 Ib)
Never exceed the standard starting torque.
*Be sure to tighten the driven pinion gear nut
slowly, carefully checking measurements each
time. Exceeding the standard starting torque
may depress the collapsible collar, requiring
reassembly.
To reassemble, you must replace the collapsible
collar and repeat the steps in 4 and 5 to obtain
the standard starting torque.
6. Position:
Yoke
Intothe U-joint.
7. Lubricate:
Bearings
8. Install:
Bearings
Onto the yoke.
Wheel Bearing Grease
Check each bearing. The needles can easily fall
out of their races. Slide the yoke back and forth
on the bearings; the yoke will not go all the way
onto a bearing if a needle isout of palce.
9. Press each bearing into U-joint using a
suitable socket.
NOTE:
Bearing must be inserted far enough into
joint so that circlip can be installed.
10. Install:
Into groove of each bearing.
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