I have a 07 R1200rt and I can’t get the spline on final drive to pull apart. When I move the grommet or seal back , it looks like the drive shaft is moving back, putting it in a bind and I can’t lower final drive to change fluid or lube spline gear. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this or who may have a solution. Thanks dlweyand
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Final drive spline not coming apart
- Thread starter dlweyand
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Sometimes they stick. I would give it a harder downward motion and rock it off. You have the sensor out of way as well?
The shaft has a circlip at transmission and should not disengage typically.
Oh, and welcome to the forum
Your 07 is considered a Hexhead as well, will move at some point
The shaft has a circlip at transmission and should not disengage typically.
Oh, and welcome to the forum
Your 07 is considered a Hexhead as well, will move at some point
pappy35
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I've read in other posts that it can be trouble to get them back together if they uncouple from the front spline. Yes there's a circlip up there but it can be overcome if the rear spline is seized. Make sure there's nothing else hanging it up as suggested. You can use a small pry bar or large screwdriver to reef the shaft off the rear spline. Use something to protect the FD housing housing like a thick piece of rubber, plastic, or several (many) layers of tape.
