Arctic Cat 2013 Prowler XT Service Manual page 192

7. Slide the boot over the housing; then using the boot
clamp pliers, secure the boot with the clamp.
8. Inspect the axle components for correct positioning
of the four clamps. Also, inspect the boots for being
correctly positioned on the shaft.
INSTALLING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Push the axle shaft into the CV coupler to release the
lock ring; then slide the drive axle into place in the
gear case.
 NOTE: To ensure proper axle seating, 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 nut. Tighten the hex nut finger-tight at this time.
4. Tighten the hub hex nut (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.
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5. Install the wheel. Tighten in a crisscross pattern in 20
ft-lb increments to 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels) or to
45 ft-lb (steel wheels).
6. Remove the vehicle from the support stand and
release the parking brake.
INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Push the axle shaft into the CV coupler to release the
lock ring; then position the drive axle in the gear case
and steering knuckle; then insert the ball joints into
the steering knuckles. Secure with cap screws tight-
ened to 35 ft-lb.
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2. Secure the lower shock eyelet to the A-arm with a
cap screw and a new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
3. Slide the hub w/brake disc into position in the steer-
ing knuckle followed by an axle nut. Finger-tighten
at this time.
4. Install the brake caliper on the steering knuckle using
new "patch-lock" cap screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
5. Set the parking brake; then turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, select LOCK on the drive select
switch. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
6. Tighten the axle nut (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.
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7. Install the wheel and tighten in a crisscross pattern in
20 ft-lb increments to 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels) or
to 45 ft-lb (steel wheels).
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