Rear Gear Case - Arctic Cat HDX CREW 2017 Service Manual

4. 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).
5. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
6. Check the front differential lubricant level and add
lubricant as necessary.
PR065A

Rear Gear Case

REMOVING
1. Release the cargo box latch and allow the cargo box
to tilt back; then remove the left side storage box.
2. Drain the lubricant from the rear gear case; then
remove both rear drive axles.
3. Remove the four cap screws securing the driveline
flange to the engine flange.
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4. Remove the front and rear cap screws and lock nuts
securing the rear gear case to the bracket. Account
for the washers and their locations. Discard the lock
nuts.
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5. Remove the propeller shaft from the rear gear case.
Account for the driveshaft bumper.
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6. Remove the gear case through the furthest rear open-
ing of the frame and lift out the top.
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AT THIS POINT
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For servicing the input shaft, pinion gear, needle bear-
ing, ring gear, and axle seals, see Front Differential in
this section.
RING GEAR/THRUST BUTTON
Removing
1. Remove the cap screws securing the gear case cover
to the gear case; then remove the ring gear.
2. Remove the thrust button from the gear case cover
(left-hand threads). Account for a shim.
Inspecting
1. Inspect the ring gear for excessive wear, missing or
chipped teeth, or discoloration.