Arctic Cat HDX 500 2017, Service Manual

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5. Place the dowel pin into the differential housing;
then install a new gasket. Place the coupler onto the
shift fork; then simultaneously engage the shift fork
to the shuttle shaft and the internal splines of the cou-
pler to the splines of the pinion gear shaft.
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6. Align the splines of the output shaft to the internal
splines of the coupler; then place the pinion housing
onto the differential housing. If applicable, place the
drive actuator bracket into position; then secure the
assembly with three cap screws and tighten to 23 ft-
lb (existing) or 28 ft-lb (new differential housing).
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Disassembling Differential Assembly
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NOTE: This procedure can be performed on a rear
gear case.
1. Using a T-40 torx wrench, remove the cap screws
securing the pinion housing. Account for the coupler,
fork, shuttle shaft with O-ring, and spring.
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2. Using a T-40 torx wrench, remove the cap screws
securing the differential cover.
3. Using a plastic mallet, tap lightly to remove the dif-
ferential cover. Account for an O-ring.
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NOTE: If the cover is difficult to remove, pry on the
cover in more than one recessed location.
4. Remove the splined coupler, shifter fork, pin, and
spring of the differential lock assembly and set aside.
Note position of parts for assembling purposes.
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5. Remove the left differential bearing flange assembly
and account for a shim. Mark the shim as left-side.