Universal Joints - Arctic Cat ROV 2013 Service Manual

Universal Joints

REMOVING
NOTE: The universal joints can be accessed by
removing the belly panel. To remove the belly
panel, see Belly Panel in the Steering/Frame/Con-
trols section.
1. Support the vehicle on suitable jack stands elevated
high enough to allow working from the underside of
the vehicle.
2. To aid in installing, match mark drive-line compo-
nents prior to removing.
3. Remove the cap screws securing the driveshaft
flange to the output flange; then remove the drive-
shaft.
4. Install U-Joint Separator Tool on the universal joint
fixed yoke; then remove the bearing cup retainers.
5. Using a suitable socket and ratchet handle, rotate the
jackscrew to push the bearing cup out of the yoke;
then remove the tool and the bearing cup.
6. Install the separator tool on the opposite side of the
yoke to push the second bearing cup from the yoke;
then remove the tool and separate the universal joint.
7. Secure the separator tool in a vise and repeat steps 4-
6 to remove the bearing cups from the movable yoke.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the yoke bores for damage or signs of bear-
ing cup looseness. If bearing cups are loose, the yoke
must be replaced.
2. Check that yoke legs are parallel.
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3. Check splines and flanges for excessive wear, thread
damage, or warpage.
PR359
PR375
PR367B
PR367A
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