Yeller
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Changing my driveshaft bearing (clutch side) over the weekend just as some preventative maintenance. I have 5200 kms on it so it's probably time before it lets go. One question I have is, does the bearing just slide off of the shaft (once the set screws are removed)? With the shaft being hexagonal shaped and the bearing being round I assume this is correct ... couldn't be pressed on. I've never done this before.
BTW, has anyone installed the new bearing with the protector? My dealer gave me a plastic cage that goes on the back side of the bearing to protect it from the elements on the under side of the sled.
BTW, has anyone installed the new bearing with the protector? My dealer gave me a plastic cage that goes on the back side of the bearing to protect it from the elements on the under side of the sled.
Wilson
Expert
They will usually slide out easily . This is the first that I have heard of a protector cage . On my sled the bearing on the other side went .I had to back up for a half mile to get to a place to pick it up .If I tried to go forward it made a horrible noise .It was grinding out the case . If I was you I would do that one as well . For sure do it at 7000 miles ,the Jack shaft bearings will have to be done then to .Check the post one down from yours good discusion there .
Yeller
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Thanks Wilson. Will probably change the others this summer.
mork110
Extreme
The clutch side bearing is very tight on the driveshift I had to use a puller to get it off ( I was told that it should just slide off with the set screw removed)
Yeller
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Mine just slid right off. I used a screw driver on the back side and just pushed it off. Came off very easily and the new one slid on just as easily. Was told that if the bearing fails it will seize on ... was your bearing done?
mork110
Extreme
I was just changing it to avoid problems but it did not feel smooth when turning it in my hands
