Disassembly and assembly of the rear axle

1. Position the rear axle on the appropriate holder (tool 15.070).

2. Unscrew the Torx bolts securing the rear axle cover, remove the cover and drain the oil from the crankcase.

3. Remove the plates securing the differential bearing clearance adjustment flange. Mark their position.

4. Remove flanges (8, see fig. rear axle) bearing clearance adjustment, as well as a differential box (key 15.071).



5. Unscrew the nut securing the flange to the final drive gear (tool 15.040).

6. Using a suitable universal puller, remove the flange from the gear.



7. Unscrew the nut securing the main gear bearings (tool 15.073 and 36 mm socket wrench).

8. Remove final drive gear, tapered bearing and spacer.