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8. Secure the tie rods with the lock nuts. Tighten to
30 ft-lb; then install and spread the cotter pins.
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9. Install the brake calipers and secure with new
“patch-lock” cap screws tightened to 20 ft-lb.
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10. Install the wheels and tighten to 40 ft-lb.
11. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
Drive Axles
REMOVING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels.
2. Pump up the hand brake; then engage the brake
lever lock.
3. Remove the wheel.
4. Remove the cotter pin securing the hex nut; then
remove the hex nut. Release the brake lever lock.
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5. Remove the two brake calipers (right side only).
NOTE: Do not allow the brake calipers to hang
from their cable/hose.
6. Slide the hub out of the knuckle and set aside.
7. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
knuckle to the upper A-arm. Discard the lock nut.
NOTE: Never reuse a lock nut. Once a lock nut
has been removed, it must be replaced with a new
lock nut.
8. While holding the drive axle stationary, pull the
top of the knuckle out and down until it is free of
the drive axle.
9. Place a drain pan under the ATV to contain any oil
leakage; then using a slide hammer, remove the
drive axle.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
CAUTION
The calipers should be supported. If the calipers are
allowed to hang from the cable/hose, damage may
occur.
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