Drive System; Front Drive Actuator; Suspension - Arctic Cat 2008 Prowler Service Manual

Drive System

NOTE: Some photographs and illustrations used
in this section are used for clarity purposes only
and are not designed to depict actual conditions.
NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
in Section 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All gear cases are tagged beneath a cover bolt. This tag
is marked with a production date code, sequence code,
and a ratio code. All gear cases are 4.0:1 ratio.
The die-cast aluminum housings have been assembled
with thread-rolling screws (trilobular). When assem-
bling with these screws, start the screws carefully into
the housing; then use the following torque values.
Size New Housing
M6 (Torx T-30 Recess) 9 ft-lb
M8 (Torx T-40 Recess) 28 ft-lb
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the
technician when performing service procedures in this
section.
Description
Boot Clamp Pliers
CV Boot Clamp Tool
Internal Hex Socket
Pinion Gear/Shaft Removal Tool
Gear Case Seal Installer Tool
U-Joint Separator Tool
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Parts Department.

Front Drive Actuator

NOTE: The actuator is not a serviceable compo-
nent. If it is defective, it must be replaced.
NOTE: The actuator will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
6-2
Reassembled
Housing
8 ft-lb
23 ft-lb
p/n
0444-250
0444-120
0444-104
0444-127
0444-224
0444-128
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The front drive actuator is located on the right side of
the front drive input housing. With the engine stopped
and the ignition switch in the ON position, a momen-
tary "whirring" sound can be heard each time the front
drive selector switch is shifted. If no sound is heard,
see Section 5. If the actuator runs constantly or makes
squealing or grinding sounds, the actuator must be
replaced.
REMOVING
1. Select 4WD on the front drive selector switch;
then disconnect the connector on the actuator har-
ness.
2. Using a T-30 torx wrench, remove the mounting
cap screw from the driveshaft side of the actuator.
3. Remove the mounting cap screw from above the
actuator on the suspension side.
4. Loosen but do not remove the mounting cap screw
at the front of the actuator; then slide the actuator
to the rear enough to clear the slotted mounting tab
and the selector shaft. Remove from the right side.
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