6-2
Drive System
NOTE: Some photographs and illustrations used
in this section are used for clarity purposes only
and are not designed to depict actual conditions.
NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
in Section 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All gear cases are tagged beneath a cover bolt. This tag
is marked with a production date code, sequence code,
and a ratio code. All gear cases are 4.0:1 ratio.
The die-cast aluminum housings have been assembled
with thread-rolling screws (trilobular). When assem-
bling with these screws, start the screws carefully into
the housing; then use the following torque values.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the
technician when performing service procedures in this
section. Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for
the appropriate tool description.
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Parts Department.
Front Drive Actuator
NOTE: The actuator is not a serviceable compo-
nent. If it is defective, it must be replaced.
NOTE: The actuator will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
The front drive actuator is located on the right side of
the front drive input housing. With the engine stopped
and the ignition switch in the ON position, a momen-
tary “whirring” sound can be heard each time the front
drive selector switch is shifted. If no sound is heard,
see Section 5. If the actuator runs constantly or makes
squealing or grinding sounds, the actuator must be
replaced.
REMOVING
1. Select 4WD on the front drive selector switch;
then disconnect the connector on the actuator har-
ness.
2. Using a T-30 torx wrench, remove the mounting
cap screw from the driveshaft side of the actuator.
PR189A
3. Remove the mounting cap screw from above the
actuator on the suspension side.
PR190A
4. Loosen but do not remove the mounting cap screw
at the front of the actuator; then slide the actuator
to the rear enough to clear the slotted mounting tab
and the selector shaft. Remove from the right side.
Size
New Housing
Reassembled
Housing
M6 (Torx T-30 Recess)
9 ft-lb
8 ft-lb
M8 (Torx T-40 Recess)
28 ft-lb
23 ft-lb
Description
p/n
CV Boot Clamp Tool
0444-120
Internal Hex Socket
0444-104
Pinion Gear/Shaft Removal Tool
0444-127
Gear Case Seal Installer Tool
0444-224
U-Joint Separator Tool
0444-128
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