Front Differential - Arctic Cat 500 Service Manual

3. While holding the actuator firmly forward, tighten
the front cap screw to hold the actuator in place; then
install but do not tighten the two remaining cap
screws.
4. Loosen the front cap screw; then tighten the cap
screw on the driveshaft side.
 NOTE: It is important to tighten this cap screw while
the others are loose to ensure proper seating of the
actuator.
5. Tighten the remaining cap screws; then connect the
electrical plug to the main harness.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and
check the operation by shifting the drive select
switch several times.
7. Secure the wiring harness to the frame with a nylon
cable tie.

Front Differential

REMOVING DIFFERENTIAL
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels.
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
AG925
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the gear lubricant
into a drain pan; then reinstall the plug and tighten to
45 in.-lb.
3. Remove the front wheels.
AG928
4. Pump up the hand brake; then engage the brake lever
lock.
5. Remove and discard the cotter pin securing the hex
nut; then remove the hex nut and washer.
AG926
6. Release the brake lever lock.
 NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the brake
hoses from the calipers for this procedure.
7. Remove the two brake calipers. Account for the four
cap screws.
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