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INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Position the drive axle in the gear case and steering
knuckle; then insert the upper A-arm ball joint into
the steering knuckle. Secure with a cap screw tight-
ened 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 (splines greased with
molybdenum grease) 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. Using an appropriate spanner wrench, 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 hex nut.
NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up, always
tighten to the next alignment.
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7. Install the wheel; then using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a final
torque of 40 ft-lb (steel wheel), 60 ft-lb (aluminum
wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheel
w/chrome nuts).
8. Remove the ATV from the support stand and release
the brake lever lock.
9. Check the front differential oil level and add oil as
necessary.
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Rear Gear Case
NOTE: To check/adjust backlash and end-play see
Front Differential in this section.
REMOVING
1. Remove the left-side rear A-arms (see Rear A-Arms
in Suspension).
2. Remove both of the rear drive axles (see Drive Axles
in this section).
3. Remove the four cap screws securing the output
shaft to the rear gear case flange.
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4. Remove the two cap screws and discard the lock nuts
securing the rear gear case to the frame; then remove
the gear case through the left side.
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