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FINAL DRIVE

BEARING CARRIER

FRONT BEARING CARRIER INSPECTION / 6. Remove and discard the two front brake caliper
REMOVAL mounting bolts and remove the caliper from the
brake disc (see Chapter 9 – ).
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area. CAUTION
CAUTION Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use wire to
hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this service
procedure. Wear eye protection when removing 7. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
bearings and seals.
8. Remove and discard the upper and lower ball joint
pinch bolts r.
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
ends.

3. Remove the four wheel nuts and remove the front 10. Remove the bearing carrier from the front drive shaft.
wheel. 11. Rotate bearing by hand and check for smooth
4. Remove the cotter pin q and loosen the front wheel rotation. Visually inspect bearing for moisture, dirt, or
hub castle nut w. Remove the nut, and two cone corrosion.
washers e from the front wheel hub assembly.
NOTE
Due to extremely close tolerances and minimal wear,
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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