Arctic Cat 500 Service Manual page 225

6. Place the differential with the open side down; then
lift the housing off the spider assembly. Account for
shim(s) and mark as right-side.
Disassembling Pinion Gear
1. Remove the internal snap ring securing the pinion
bearing in the housing.
KX177
2. Using the Pinion Gear/Shaft Removal Tool and a
hammer, remove the pinion gear from the gear case
housing.
KX178
3. Secure the pinion gear in a bearing puller; then
remove the pinion bearing using a press. Account for
a collar and a bearing.
KX179
4. Remove any reusable parts from the gear case hous-
ing; then discard the housing and lock collar.
Assembling Pinion Gear
1. Install the bearing onto the pinion shaft. Install the
KX181
pinion shaft collar.
WC430
CC878
CC879
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