Arctic Cat 500 Service Manual page 233

2. Place the white-striped end of the CV joint into a
vise.
3. To disengage the axle from the CV joint, sharply pull
back on the axle; then slide the boot off of the axle.
 NOTE: Steps 1-3 can be used to replace the out-
board boot.
ASSEMBLING AXLES
1. Install the inner boot with the small clamp making
sure the ends of the clamp are positioned correctly.
 NOTE: The boot is positioned correctly when the
small end of the boot seats down into the recessed
groove.
2. Using the boot clamp tool, secure the small clamp of
the inner boot.
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3. Apply 80 grams (2/3 of contents) of grease from the
pack into the bearing housing.
 NOTE: Steps 1-3 can be used to replace the out-
board boot.
 NOTE: In the outboard boot, use the final 40 grams
(1/3 of contents) of grease from the pack in the bear-
ing housing.
INSTALLING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Push the axle shaft into the CV cup to release the
detent balls; then while holding the axle firmly in,
push the CV splined end into the gear case.
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 NOTE: To assure proper seating of the axle, give it a
light pull; the axle should remain "clipped" in place.
2. Swing the knuckle up and onto the drive axle; then
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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 only until snug at this
time.
4. If the brake calipers were removed, position them on
the knuckle and secure with new "patch-lock" cap
screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
5. Pump up the hand brake lever; then engage the brake
lever lock.
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