Honda HRX217K6HYA - Pinion Gear Lubrication

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HRX217HYA • HRX217HZA MAINTENANCE
15. PINION GEAR
LUBRICATION
1. Remove the 8 x 12 mm wheel bolt and the rear wheel.
2. Remove the wheel washer and the flat washer.
3. Remove the 13 mm circlip, 3 mm spacer, and the pinion
gear from the axle.
4. Remove the ratchet key and spring from the axle.
5. Inspect the parts for excessive wear and replace if
necessary. Clean the transmission axle, pinion gear,
ratchet key, and spring.
6. Thoroughly apply a coat of Honda Marine extreme
pressure NLGI #2 GC-LB grease or equivalent to the axle,
pinion gear, ratchet spring, and ratchet key.
IMPORTANT:
Only use an extreme pressure NLGI #2 GC-LB wheel
bearing grease. Proper application of the correct grease is
critical to ensure proper operation.
DO NOT USE anti-seize, white lithium, silicone, WD-40, or
any other spray lubricant.
7. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly and as
noted.
3 mm
SPACER
WHEEL
WASHER
REASSEMBLY
Install the washer as
shown:
WHEEL
SIDE
8 x 12 mm
WHEEL BOLT
FLAT WASHER
13 mm
CIRCLIP

RATCHET KEY

RATCHET SPRING

AXLE
3 mm
SPACER
13 mm
THRUST
WASHER
REAR
WHEEL
PINION GEAR (13
TOOTH)
Install with the punch
marks facing:
Left - inside
Right - outside