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DISASSEMBLING/ASSEMBLING
AXLES
NOTE: To disassemble/assemble axles, refer to
the appropriate boot kit instructions.
INSTALLING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Push the axle shaft into the CV cup to release the
detent balls; then while holding the axle firmly in,
push the CV splined end into the gear case.
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NOTE: To assure proper seating of the axle, give
it a light pull; the axle should remain “clipped” in
place.
2. Swing the knuckle up and onto the drive axle; then
place the knuckle into place in the upper A-arm.
Secure the knuckle to the A-arm with a cap screw
and a new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
3. Place the hub into position on the axle followed by
a hex nut. Tighten the hex nut finger-tight at this
time.
4. If the brake calipers were removed, position them
on the knuckle and secure with new “patch-lock”
cap screws. Tighten the auxiliary brake caliper cap
screws to 20 ft-lb. Tighten the hydraulic brake cal-
iper cap screws to 20 ft-lb.
5. Pump up the hand brake lever; then engage the
brake lever lock.
6. Tighten the hub hex nut (from step 3) to 200 ft-lb;
then install and spread a new cotter pin making
sure each side of the pin is flush to the hub nut.
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7. Install the wheel. Tighten to 40 ft-lb.
8. Remove the ATV from the support stand and
release the brake lever lock.
INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Position the drive axle in the gear case and steer-
ing knuckle; then insert the upper A-arm ball joint
into the steering knuckle. Secure with a cap screw
tightened to 50 ft-lb.
2. Place the brake hose into position on the upper A-
arm; then secure the lower shock eyelet to the A-
arm with a cap screw and a new lock nut. Tighten
to 50 ft-lb.
3. Secure the tie rod to the steering knuckle with a
new lock nut. Tighten securely; then install and
spread a new cotter pin.
4. Slide the hub w/brake disc into position in the
steering knuckle followed by a washer and hex
nut. Tighten finger-tight at this time.
5. Install the brake caliper on the steering knuckle
using new “patch-lock” cap screws. Tighten to 20
ft-lb; then pump up the hand brake lever and
engage the brake lever lock.
6. Tighten the hub hex nut (from step 4) to 200 ft-lb;
then install and spread a new cotter pin making
sure each side of the pin is flush to the hub nut.
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7. Install the wheel and tighten to 45 ft-lb.
8. Remove the ATV from the support stand and
release the brake lever lock.
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