Rear A-Arms - Arctic Cat 2016 Alterra 500 Service Manual

8. Apply grease to the hub and drive axle splines; then
install the hub assembly onto the drive axle.
XR211
9. Secure the hub assembly to the shaft/axle with the
nut. Tighten only until snug at this point.
10. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with two new
"patch-lock" cap screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
XR012A
11. Tighten the hub nut (from step 9) to 200 ft-lb.
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NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up, always
tighten to the next alignment.
12. Install a new cotter pin and spread the pin to secure
the nut.
XR099
13. Install the wheel and 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).
14. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
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Rear A-Arms

REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
.
wheels
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
2. Pump up the hand brake; then engage the brake lever
lock.
3. Remove the wheel.
4. Remove and discard the cotter pin securing the hex
nut; then remove the hex nut. Release the brake lever
lock.
XR099
5. Remove the clips securing the brakeline hose to the
upper A-arm (right side only).
XR096B
6. Remove the caliper (right side only).