6-21
6
PR290
4. Secure the hub assembly with the hex nut. Tighten
only until snug.
5. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with two new
“patch-lock” cap screws. Tighten the auxiliary cali-
per to 20 ft-lb. Tighten the hand brake caliper to 20
ft-lb.
PR243A
6. Tighten the hex nut (from step 4) to 200 ft-lb; then
install and spread a new cotter pin making sure each
side of the pin is flush to the hex nut.
NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up, always
tighten to the next alignment.
PR260
7. Install the wheel and tighten to 40 ft-lb (steel wheels)
or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels).
8. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
Hand Brake Lever/Master
Cylinder Assembly
NOTE: The master cylinder is a non-serviceable
component; it must be replaced as an assembly.
REMOVING
1. Slide a piece of flexible tubing over one of the wheel
bleeder valves and direct the other end into a con-
tainer. Remove the reservoir cover; then open the
bleeder valve. Allow the brake fluid to drain com-
pletely.
NOTE: Compressing the brake lever several times
will quicken the draining process.
AF637D
2. Place an absorbent towel around the connection to
absorb brake fluid. Remove the banjo-fitting from
the master cylinder. Account for two crush washers
and a banjo-fitting bolt.
DE059A
3. Remove the snap ring and pivot pin securing the
brake lever to the master cylinder housing; then
remove the brake lever and set aside.
4. Dislodge the brakelight switch from the master cyl-
inder housing by gently pressing it toward the pivot
pin hole in the housing; then lay it aside leaving the
switch and wiring harness connected.
CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Do not spill brake fluid
on any surface of the ATV.
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