95 Vmax 600 drive axle question

[roweboat]

I disassembled the sled during the summer, replaced the bearing in the skid, cleaned & painted everything, took the motor out and replaced all the tie rod ends. Well.... I put everything back together, got the motor running no problem. Today I was just going to put the chaincase cover back on and fill with oil, when I noticed that the bottom sprocket moves (can slide back and forth) on the driven axle a bit. Is this normal ? I never noticed it when I was taking it off. I double checked and there is only a small spacer that goes between the bearing and the sprocket and then a washer and the bolt on the outside of the sprocket.

Thanks in advance,
Roweboat

 

[snowdad4]

normal. actually a little concerning how far it moves, but thats the way it is.

 

[roweboat]

Thank Snowdad4... ya it moves like 1/4", I guess with the chain tension it will be fine, but I was surprise that it moved that much.