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2. Apply grease to the splines in the hub.
3. Install the hub assembly onto the shaft.
4. Secure the hub assembly with the nut. Tighten only
until snug.
5. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with the two
cap screws. Tighten the caliper to 20 ft-lb.
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6. Tighten the hub 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 40 ft-lb.
8. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
Hand Brake Lever/Master
Cylinder Assembly
NOTE: The master cylinder is a non-serviceable
component; it must be replaced as an assembly.
REMOVING
1. Slide a piece of flexible tubing over one of the wheel
bleeder valves and direct the other end into a container.
Remove the reservoir cover; then open the bleeder
valve. Allow the brake fluid to drain completely.
NOTE: Compressing the brake lever several times
will quicken the draining process.
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2. Place an absorbent towel around the connection to
absorb brake fluid. Remove the banjo-fitting bolt
from the master cylinder. Account for two crush
washers and a banjo-fitting bolt.
3. Remove the clamp screws securing the brake hous-
ing to the handlebar, then remove the assembly from
the handlebar.
INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively, cracked,
or damaged in any way, replacement is necessary.
1. Inspect the pin securing the brake lever for wear.
2. Inspect the brake lever for elongation of the pivot
hole.
3. Inspect the reservoir for cracks and leakage.
4. Inspect the banjo-fitting and bolt for cracks and dete-
rioration and the condition of the fittings (threaded
and compression).
INSTALLING
1. Position the brake housing on the handlebar. Secure
with clamp screws; then tighten securely.
2. Using two new crush washers, connect the banjo-fit-
ting to the master cylinder; then secure with the
banjo-fitting bolt. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
3. Bleed the brake system (see Periodic Maintenance).
Hydraulic Brake Caliper
REMOVING/DISASSEMBLING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheel; then remove the wheel.
CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Do not spill brake fluid
on any surface of the ATV.
! WARNING
Arctic Cat recommends that only authorized Arctic Cat
ATV dealers perform hydraulic brake service. Failure to
properly repair brake systems can result in loss of con-
trol causing severe injury or death.
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