8.13
FINAL DRIVE
DRIVESHAFT
DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
1. Remove the side panels.
2. Remove the intake plenum.
3. Remove the drain plug (1) and drain the chaincase fluid.
4. Replace the chaincase drain plug and torque it to 8 ft-lb
(11Nm).
5. Remove the chaincase cover (2).
6. Loosen the tensioner (3).
7. Remove the lower sprocket bolt and washer (4).
8. Shut off the fuel valve if so equipped.
9. Remove the exhaust system See “EXHAUST
REMOVAL” on page 3.16.
10. Remove the speedo drive pickup (5).
11. Remove the speedo drive housing (6).
12. Remove the rear skid See “REAR SUSPENSION
REMOVAL” on page 11.13.
13. With the sled over on its left side and the rear skid
removed, remove the drive shaft (7).
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