Arctic Cat DVX 400 2004, Service Manual

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1. Place the ATV on a level surface and block the front
wheels; then raise the rear end and place support
under the axle housing.
2. Remove the left-rear wheel; then remove the cotter
pin, hub nut, flat washer, and the hub.
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3. Loosen the four cap screws on top of the axle hous-
ing; then slacken the chain by turning the adjuster
nut counterclockwise.
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4. Locate and remove the master link (chain connector
link); then remove the drive chain.
5. Remove the four cap screws securing the driven
sprocket to the sprocket hub; then remove the
sprocket from the axle.
6. Remove the two cap screws securing the drive
sprocket cover; then remove the cover.
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7. Remove the drive sprocket cap screws and remove
the sprocket.
8. Install a new drive sprocket; then apply red Loctite
#271 to the drive sprocket cap screws and tighten to
specifications.
9. Install a new driven sprocket; then apply red Loctite
#271 to the sprocket mounting cap screws and
tighten to specifications.
10. Install a new chain and adjust as recommended in
this sub-section.
11. Install the drive sprocket cover and tighten securely.
12. Lightly lubricate the axle spline with multipurpose
grease; then install the hub, flat washer, and the hub
nut and tighten to specifications.
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13. Install a new cotter pin; then install the wheel and
tighten the lug nuts to specifications using a criss-
cross pattern.
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