Arctic Cat DVX 400 2004, Service Manual

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3. Inspect the dust seals for wear of damage. If any
defect is found, replace the dust seal.
4. Inspect the axle bearings by rotating them by hand. If
any roughness, binding, or excessive loosness is
found, replace the axle bearings.
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NOTE: If the axle bearings are replaced, replace
the dust seals with new ones. Always pack the
bearings with a good quality wheel bearing grease.
REMOVING BEARINGS
1. Remove the dust seal using an appropriate seal
removal tool; then using an appropriate bar (1), drive
the bearings out of the axle housing. Account for one
spacer.
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NOTE: Do not reuse bearings after removal.
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2. Clean the axle housing and inspect for cracks, elon-
gated holes, and wear in bearing bores.
INSTALLING BEARINGS
1. Pack the new bearings with a good quality wheel
bearing grease; then install the right bearing (1) first
using an appropriate bearing installer. The sealed
side of the bearing must be directed outward.
2. Install the spacer; then install the left bearing (2).
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3. Install new dust seals and lightly coat with grease.
INSTALLING
1. Install the axle housing in the swing arm; then install
and finger-tighten the four cap screws.
2. Install the adjuster nut loosley; then install the brake
disc applying red Loctite #271 to the Allen-head cap
screws. Tighten to specifications.
3. Slide the axle into the axle housing from the right
side; then apply multipurpose grease to all splined
areas of the axle.
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