I am going to replace all the bearings in the chaincase & also the bearing behind the sepo. Would it be better to remove the suspension to take the pressure off the shaft. I would also like to replace the bearing behind the secondary but I am not sure if I can do this. How bad does that bearing really get. I have 5000 miles on the machine but I don't beat on it.
For the guy that already has done this job, can an average guy do this job without a lot of problems. Machine has always been garage kept.
For the guy that already has done this job, can an average guy do this job without a lot of problems. Machine has always been garage kept.
8vo fan
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I have to drop the suspension to pull the axle. Putting the suspension back in is the hardest part. The axle bearings go bad frequently and are the most important to change!
The jackshaft bearing behind the secondary is a common one to go. It really can cut a ride short if you let it go too long, trust me. While you might be able to pull the driveshaft out without pulling the skid, I have never tried it. Pulling and replacing the skid isn't very hard once you get the hang of it. Do some searches on here, there is a lot of advice on pulling a skid. Loosen track tension first it really makes a difference.
Ding, I have already pulled suspension out. What I would like to know is once I have the chain case off what is the next step on replacing the secondary bearing. How to you proceed to get the bearing out ? Do you have to measure where the bearing sits on the shaft for re-alignment ? Do you have to remove the drivers from the jackshaft. Again I have never done this type of job before. 
800
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You don't have to measure anything, just tighten the set screws on the bearing after you tighten the gears, that pulls the shafts into place.
Yes, as 800 says leave the set screws and the bearing holder loose on the secondary side until the chaincase side is completely reinstalled. Wherever it ends up after the chaincase side is done, is where it should be. Don't forget to tighten the bearing holder bolts first, and then the set screws. Use locktite on the set screws.