Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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XM387
12. Remove the inner black retaining ring; then remove
the retaining ring and washer securing the driven
shaft.
XM389
XM388
13. Once the snap ring and washers have been removed
from the driven shaft, the shaft may be removed
from the chassis.
14. Remove the skid frame assembly.
15. Remove the brake shield and the left-side footrest.

NOTE: DO NOT split the brake caliper unless nec-
essary service work is required.
16. Remove the cap screws securing the inner caliper to
the tunnel; then remove the caliper and the driveshaft
assembly.
PC148A

NOTE: If the caliper will not slide off the driveshaft
easily, proceed to step 17.
17. Remove the retaining pin and the brake disc pads;
then pump the brake lever 3 or 4 times then pull back
and secure the lever to the handlebar using a cable
tie. This will keep the fluid from leaking.

NOTE: Place an absorbent towel under the caliper
to absorb slight amount of brake fluid. Do not com-
press the brake lever.
18. Remove the retaining ring securing the brake disc to
the driveshaft and remove the brake disc.

NOTE: It may be necessary to use Brake Caliper
Bearing Puller to remove the caliper/bearing assem-
bly.

NOTE: If the chain case needs to be removed,
remove all machine screws with lock nuts.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING CHAIN
CASE
1. Inspect sprockets and chain for excessive wear or
stretching.
2. Inspect bearings and sprockets for roughness or chip-
ping.

NOTE: If bearing replacement is necessary, the
chain case must be removed from the tunnel and an
appropriate press utilized to remove and install bear-
ings.
3. Clean all interior chain case surfaces and compo-
nents in cleaning solvent and dry using compressed
air.
ASSEMBLING/INSTALLING CHAIN
CASE/DRIVEN
SHAFT/DRIVESHAFT/TRACK (4000 RR,
6000, 8000)
If the driveshaft and driven shaft were not removed, pro-
ceed to step 12.
1. Install chain case assembly onto the chassis and
secure with the machine screws and four lock nuts.
Tighten all screws to 12 ft-lb.
! WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.