Arctic Cat 650 Twin2004, Service Manual

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NOTE: Do not allow a brake caliper to hang from
its hose.
6. Slide the hub out of the knuckle and set aside.
7. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
knuckle to the upper A-arm. Discard the lock
nut.
AF936

NOTE: Never reuse a lock nut. Once a lock nut
has been removed, it must be replaced with a new
lock nut.
8. While holding the drive axle stationary, pull the
top of the knuckle out and down until it is free of
the drive axle.
9. Place a drain pan under the ATV to contain any oil
leakage; then using a slide hammer, remove the
drive axle.
KX184
REMOVING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels.
2. Pump up the hand brake; then engage the brake
lever lock.
3. Remove the wheel.
4. Remove the cotter pin securing the hex nut; then
remove the hex nut and washer. Release the
brake lever lock.
KX041

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the brake
hose from the caliper for this procedure.
5. Remove the brake caliper.

NOTE: Support the caliper. Do not allow the cali-
per to hang from its hose.
AF894D
6. Slide the hub w/brake disc out of the steering
knuckle and set aside.
! CAUTION
The calipers should be supported. If the calipers
are allowed to hang from the hoses, damage may
occur.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
! CAUTION
The caliper should be supported. If the caliper is
allowed to hang from its hose, damage may
occur.