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FINAL DRIVE

BEARING CARRIER 6. Remove and discard the two front brake caliper
mounting bolts and remove the caliper from the brake
FRONT BEARING CARRIER INSPECTION / disc (see “Caliper Removal” in the Brake System
REMOVAL chapter).

1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine CAUTION
under the frame area. Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use wire to
hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
WARNING
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be 7. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
sure machine is secure before beginning this service 8. Remove and discard the upper and lower ball joint
procedure. Wear eye protection when removing pinch bolts r.
bearings and seals.

2. Check bearings for side play by grasping the top and
bottom of the tire firmly and checking for movement.
The tire should rotate smoothly without binding or
rough spots.

9. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on the bearing
carrier while removing the upper and lower ball joint 7
ends.
10.Remove the bearing carrier from the front drive shaft.
11. Rotate bearing by hand and check for smooth
rotation. Visually inspect bearing for moisture, dirt, or
3. Remove the four wheel nuts and remove the front corrosion.
wheel. NOTE
4. Remove the cotter pin q and loosen the front wheel
hub castle nut w. Remove the nut, and cone washer Due to extremely close tolerances and minimal wear,
e from the front wheel hub assembly. the bearings must be inspected visually, and by feel.
While rotating bearings by hand, inspect for rough
spots, discoloration, or corrosion. The bearings should
turn smoothly and quietly, with no detectable up and
down movement and minimal movement sideways
between inner and outer race.

12.Replace bearing if moisture, dirt, corrosion, or
roughness is evident.

5. Remove the fastener retaining the steering tie rod
end to the front bearing carrier.

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