Front Differential - Arctic Cat 2016 Wildcat Sport Service Manual

WT531A
INSTALLING
1. Lubricate the O-rings on the actuator; then ensure all
mounting surfaces are clean and free of debris.
2. Align the actuator with the selector shaft and slide it
forward onto the shaft taking care to engage the cap
screw in the slot of the front mounting tab.
NOTE: Make sure to properly align the differential

lock actuator lever with the hole in the differential
lock plunger.
GC002A
3. While holding the actuator firmly forward, tighten
the front cap screw to hold the actuator in place; then
install but do not tighten the two remaining cap
screws.
GC001
4. Loosen the front cap screw; then tighten the cap
screw on the driveshaft side to 36 in.-lb.
WT532A
NOTE: It is important to tighten this cap screw

while the others are loose to ensure proper seating of
the actuator.
5. Tighten the remaining cap screws to 36 in.-lb; then
connect the electrical plug to the main harness.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and
check the operation by shifting the drive select
switch several times.
7. Secure the wiring harness to the frame with a nylon
cable tie; then install the floor.

Front Differential

REMOVING
1. Lift and support the vehicle with a stand that allows
access to the front suspension with the vehicle off the
floor.
2. Remove the front skid plate.
WT499A
3. Remove the front differential drain plug and drain
the gear case lubricant into a suitable pan. Account
for a rubber O-ring.
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