Tracker Off-Road 800SX, Service Manual

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ASSEMBLY
1. Tilt the front of the driveshaft up and slide forward
into the front differential space until it clears the rear
cross member support.
2. Lightly coat the splines of the driveshaft with grease;
then couple the driveshaft to the transaxle by gently
sliding the driveshaft toward the rear of the vehi-
cle. Verify the O-rings and boot are intact for the
coupler.
3. Install the front differential as described in the Front
Differential section.
4. Install removed skid plate as described in the Skid
Plate section.
Transaxle
REPLACING SEALS
Output (Axle) Seals
 NOTE: The transaxle does not need to be removed
for this procedure.
1. Support the vehicle on an appropriate stand; then
remove a rear wheel and axle.
2. Using an awl and a mallet, pry the seal from the case
taking care not to damage the seal bore.
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3. Wipe any oil or dirt from the seal area of the tran-
saxle.
4. Using an appropriate seal installer and protector,
install a new seal so it seats fully past the chamfer of
the case — approximately 1.5-2.0 mm (0.06-0.08 in.)
deep.
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Input (Driven Clutch) Seal

NOTE: The transaxle does not need to be removed
for this procedure.
1. Support the vehicle on an appropriate stand; then
remove the left rear wheel, the outer clutch cover, the
clutches, and the inner clutch cover.
2. Using an awl and a mallet, pry the seal from the case
taking care not to damage the seal bore.
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3. Wipe any oil or dirt from the seal area of the transaxle.
4. Using an appropriate seal installer and protector,
install a new seal so it seats flush with the case
(0.5 mm deep).