Rear Gear Case - Arctic Cat 500 Service Manual

6. Using an appropriate spanner wrench, tighten the
hub nut (from step 3) to 200 ft-lb; then install and
spread a new cotter pin making sure each side of the
pin is flush to the hex nut.
 NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up, always
tighten to the next alignment.
7. Install the wheel. Tighten to 40 ft-lb (steel wheels) or
80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels).
8. Remove the ATV from the support stand and release
the brake lever lock.
INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Position the drive axle in the gear case and steering
knuckle; then insert the upper A-arm ball joint into
the steering knuckle. Secure with a cap screw tight-
ened to 50 ft-lb.
2. Place the brake hose into position on the upper
A-arm; then secure the lower shock eyelet to the
A-arm with a cap screw and a new lock nut. Tighten
to 50 ft-lb.
3. Secure the tie rod to the steering knuckle with a new
lock nut. Tighten securely; then install and spread a
new cotter pin.
4. Slide the hub w/brake disc into position in the steer-
ing knuckle followed by a washer and hex nut.
Tighten finger-tight at this time.
5. Install the brake caliper on the steering knuckle using
new "patch-lock" cap screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb;
then pump up the hand brake lever and engage the
brake lever lock.
6. Using an appropriate spanner wrench, tighten the
hub nut (from step 4) to 200 ft-lb; then install and
spread a new cotter pin making sure each side of the
pin is flush to the hex nut.
 NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up, always
tighten to the next alignment.
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7. Install the wheel and tighten to 40 ft-lb (steel wheels)
or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels).
8. Remove the ATV from the support stand and release
the brake lever lock.
9. Check the front differential oil level and add oil as
necessary.
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Rear Gear Case

REMOVING
1. Remove the left-side rear A-arms (see Rear A-Arms
in Suspension).
2. Remove both of the rear drive axles (see Drive Axles
in this section).
3. Remove the four cap screws securing the output
shaft to the rear gear case flange.
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