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Drive System
GENERAL INFORMATION
All gear cases are tagged beneath a cover bolt. This tag
is marked with a production date code, sequence code,
and a ratio code.
The “1” or “3.1” on the lower-right corner indicates a
3.1:1 gear set ratio (11:34 teeth).
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the
technician when performing service procedures in this
section. Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for
the appropriate tool description.
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Parts Department.
Front Drive Actuator
(425)
NOTE: The actuator is not a serviceable compo-
nent. If it is defective, it must be replaced.
NOTE: The actuator will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
The front drive actuator is located on the side of the
front drive input housing. With the engine stopped and
the ignition switch in the ON position, a momentary
“whirring” sound can be heard each time the front
drive selector switch is shifted. If no sound is heard,
see Electrical System. If the actuator runs constantly or
makes squealing or grinding sounds, the actuator must
be replaced.
REMOVING
1. Disconnect the connector on the actuator harness.
2. Remove the mounting cap screw from the drive-
shaft side of the actuator.
KC293A
3. Remove the mounting cap screw from below the
actuator on the suspension side.
KC294A
4. Loosen but do not remove the mounting cap screw
at the front of the actuator; then slide the actuator
to the rear enough to clear the slotted mounting tab
and the selector shaft.
KC295A
INSTALLING
1. Lubricate the O-ring on the actuator; then ensure
that all mounting surfaces are clean and free of
debris.
2. Align the actuator with the selector shaft and slide
it forward onto the shaft taking care to engage the
cap screw in the slot of the front mounting tab.
Ring Gear Backlash
0.28-0.38 mm (0.011-0.015 in.)
Ring Gear End Play
0.1-0.2 mm (0.004-0.008 in.)
Description
p/n
Backlash Gauge Tool
0544-010
CV Boot Clamp Tool
0444-120
Gear Case Seal Installer Tool
0444-224
Internal Hex Socket
0444-104
Pinion Gear/Shaft Removal Tool
0444-127
Slide Hammer Kit
0444-225
Multi-Seal Remover
0644-180
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