6-4
4. Coat the axle threads with red Loctite #271 and
install one axle nut; then using the Rear Axle Nut
Wrench, tighten the inner axle nut to calculated
specification.
TR235
T: Torque wrench reading to be calculated
Ts: Specified torque value (86 ft-lb)
Ls: Tool offset length (center to center)
L: Length of torque wrench (handle pivot to head-
center)
ATV2189
5. Install the outer axle nut and tighten to calculated
specification.
6. Adjust the drive chain (see Section 2); then tighten
the two cap screws and adjuster nut.
7. Install the wheel hubs and tighten the rear wheel
hub nuts to 50 ft-lb; then install the cotter pins and
hub caps.
8. Install the rear wheels and tighten to 32 ft-lb.
Troubleshooting Drive
System
L x Ts
= T
L + Ls
Problem: Braking Poor
Condition
Remedy
1.
Pad
worn
2.
Brake fluid
leaking
3.
Hydraulic system
entrapped air
4.
Master cylinder/brake cylinder
seal worn
1. Replace pads
2. Repair - replace hydraulic system
3. Bleed hydraulic system
4. Replace appropriate cylinder
Problem: Brake lever travel excessive
Condition
Remedy
1.
Hydraulic system
entrapped air
2.
Brake fluid
low
3.
Brake fluid
incorrect
4.
Piston seal - cup
worn
1. Bleed hydraulic system
2. Add fluid to proper level/bleed system
3. Replace with correct fluid
4. Replace master cylinder
Problem: Brake fluid leaking
Condition
Remedy
1.
Connection joints
loose
2.
Hose
cracked
3.
Piston seal
worn
1. Tighten joint
2. Replace hose
3. Replace master/brake cylinder
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