Rear Gear Case - Arctic Cat WILDCAT X Service Manual

8. Install the wheels and using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a final
torque of 40 ft-lb (steel wheel), 60 ft-lb (aluminum
wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheel
w/chrome nuts).
INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Push the axle shaft into the CV coupler to release the
lock ring; then position the drive axle in the gear case
and steering knuckle; then insert the ball joints into
the steering knuckles. Secure with cap screws tight-
ened to 35 ft-lb.
2. Secure the lower shock eyelet to the A-arm with a
cap screw and a new lock nut. Tighten to 40 ft-lb.
3. Slide the hub w/brake disc into position in the steer-
ing knuckle followed by an axle nut. Finger-tighten
at this time.
4. Install the caliper on the steering knuckle and secure
with the original cap screws. Tighten to 35 ft-lb and
install the E-clips.
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5. Place the transmission in park; then turn the ignition
switch to the ON position, select LOCK on the drive
select switch. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
6. Tighten the axle nut (from step 3) to 250 ft-lb; then
install and spread a new cotter pin making sure each
side of the pin is flush to the hub nut.
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7. Install the wheels and using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a final
torque of 40 ft-lb (steel wheel), 60 ft-lb (aluminum
wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheel
w/chrome nuts).
8. Check the front differential lubricant level and add
lubricant as necessary.
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Rear Gear Case

REMOVING
1. Using a suitable lift or jack, raise and support the
vehicle with the rear wheels off the floor and weight
off the suspension.
AT THIS POINT
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On the 4X if the technician's objective is to remove the
rear driveshaft, the gear case does not have to be
removed from the frame. Proceed to step 6 of this pro-
cedure.
AT THIS POINT
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If disassembling the rear gear case, drain the lubricant.
2. Remove the rear drive axles (see Drive Axles in this
section).
3. Remove the two lower lateral links from the frame;
then remove the lower rear gear case mounting cap
screw.
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