Kawasaki WORKHORSE 250 (2003) [202/322] 24 final drive

11-24 FINAL DRIVE

Final Gear Case

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Unscrew the ring gear cover bolts [A] and pull off the cover

[B]. The shim(s) comes off with the cover.

Pry Points [C]

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Take the ring gear assembly [A] out of the case.

Final Gear Case Assembly

CAUTION

Be careful not to scratch the sealing surfaces [A] of

the final gear case and case cover during the bear-

ing removal and installation. A scratched sealing

surface may allow oil to leak.

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Check:

Oil Seal (see Oil Seal Inspection)

Ball Bearings (see Bearing Inspection)

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Visually check the bevel gears for scoring, chipping, or

other damage.

Replace the bevel gears as a set if either gear is damaged

since they are lapped as a set in the factory to get the best

tooth contact.

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Be sure to check and adjust the bevel gear backlash and

tooth c ontact when any of the backlash-related parts are

replaced (see Final Bevel Gear Adjustment).

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Install:

Ring Gear Assembly

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Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the ring gear

cover bolts, and tighten them.

Torque - Ring Gear Cover B olts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

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Install:

Shim(s) (see Final Bevel Gear Adjustment)

Pinion Gear Assembly