6-2
Drive System
NOTE: Some photographs and illustrations used
in this section are used for clarity purposes only
and are not designed to depict actual conditions.
NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
in Section 1.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when performing service procedures in this section.
Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appro-
priate tool description.
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Parts Department.
Rear Drive Axle
REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
rear wheels; then remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the hub caps; then remove and discard the
cotter pins.
KM464
3. Remove the rear wheel hubs; then remove the
brake caliper and lay aside.
NOTE: Do not apply pressure to the brake pedal
with the caliper removed. The brake piston will be
pushed out and brake fluid will be spilled.
4. Remove the two axle retainer nuts; then remove
the four cap screws securing the lower swing-arm
guard.
TR015
5. Remove the brake disc assembly from the axle.
KM472
6. Loosen the drive chain (see Section 2); then slip
the chain off the sprocket and remove the axle
assembly from the right side.
KM476A
7. Remove the nuts securing the driven sprocket to
the sprocket hub; then remove the sprocket.
Description
p/n
Pivot Lock Nut Wrench
0444-201
Rear Axle Nut Wrench
0444-198
Pinion Gear Bearing Nut Wrench
0444-203
Pinion Puller
0444-202
V Blocks
0644-022
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
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