Arctic Cat 2016 Alterra 500, Service Manual

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CLEANING AND INSPECTING
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NOTE: Always clean and inspect the drive axle
components to determine if any service or replace-
ment is necessary.
1. Using a clean towel, wipe away any oil or grease
from the axle components.
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2. Inspect boots for any tears, cracks, or deterioration.
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NOTE: If a boot is damaged in any way, it must be
replaced with a boot kit.
3. Inspect the gear case seals for nicks or damage.
DISASSEMBLING AXLES
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NOTE: Only the boots are serviceable on the axles;
if any other component is worn or damaged, the axle
must be replaced.
1. Using CV Boot Clamp Tool, remove and retain both
clamps for assembly purposes.
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2. Place the white-striped end of the CV joint into a
vise.
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3. To disengage the axle from the CV joint, sharply pull
back on the axle; then slide the boot off of the axle.
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NOTE: Steps 1-3 can be used to replace the out-
board boot.
ASSEMBLING AXLES
1. Install the inner boot with the small clamp making
sure the ends of the clamp are positioned correctly.
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NOTE: The boot is positioned correctly when the
small end of the boot seats down into the recessed
groove.
2. Using the boot clamp tool, secure the small clamp of
the inner boot.
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3. Apply 80 grams (2/3 of contents) of grease from the
pack into the bearing housing.
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NOTE: Steps 1-3 can be used to replace the out-
board boot.