Arctic Cat HDX 500 2017, Service Manual

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GZ461A
10. Inspect the area around the drain plug and oil filter
for leaks.
Front Differential - Rear
Drive Lubricant
To check lubricant, use the following procedure.
1. Remove the level plug (B); the lubricant should be
level with the bottom threads.
HDX221A
2. If low, remove the fill plug (A) and add the appropri-
ate lubricant until it appears at the bottom of the level
plug threads.
To change the lubricant, use the following procedure.
1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove each fill plug.
3. Drain the lubricant into a drain pan by removing in
turn the drain plug from each.
HDX255
HDX220A
4. After all the lubricant has been drained, install the
drain plugs and tighten to 45 in.-lb.
5. Pour the appropriate amount of recommended lubri-
cant into the fill hole.
6. Install the fill plug and tighten to 16 ft-lb.
 NOTE: If the lubricant is contaminated with water,
inspect the drain plug, fill plug, and/or bladder.
Driveshaft/Coupling
The following drive system components should be
inspected periodically to ensure proper operation.
A. Spline lateral movement (slop).
B. Coupling cracked, damaged, or worn.
C. Universal joints worn or missing bearings.
CAUTION
Do not over-fill the engine with oil. Always make sure
that the oil level is not above the upper mark.