Arctic Cat XC 450 2016, Руководство по обслуживанию

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7. Place a drain pan under the ATV to contain any oil
leakage; then pull out sharply on the axle to dislodge
the splines from the gear case. Remove the axle.
REMOVING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
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NOTE: For removing a front drive axle, see Front
Differential in this section.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
 NOTE: Always clean and inspect drive axle compo-
nents to determine if any service or replacement is
necessary.
1. Using a clean towel, wipe away any oil or grease
from the axle components.
2. Inspect boots for any tears, cracks, or deterioration.
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NOTE: If a boot is damaged in any way, it must be
replaced with a boot kit.
3. Inspect the gear case seals for nicks or damage.
DISASSEMBLING AXLES
 NOTE: To disassemble/assemble axles, refer to
appropriate boot kit instructions.
INSTALLING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Slide the drive axle into place in 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 nuts. Tighten the hex nuts finger-tight at this
time.
4. Pump up the hand brake lever; then engage the brake
lever lock.
5. Tighten the hub hex nuts (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.
6. Install the wheels and 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).
7. 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 steering
knuckle; then insert the upper A-arm ball joint into
the steering knuckle. Secure with a cap screw tight-
ened to 35 ft-lb.
2. Slide the hub w/brake disc into position in the steer-
ing knuckle followed by a washer and hex nut.
Tighten finger-tight at this time.
3. Install the brake caliper on the steering knuckle.
Tighten the new cap screws with “patch-lock” to 20
ft-lb; then pump up the hand brake lever and engage
the brake lever lock.
4. Tighten the hub hex nut (from step 2) 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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5. Install the wheels and 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).
6. Remove the ATV from the support stand and release
the brake lever lock.
7. Check the front differential oil level and add oil as
necessary.
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