Drive System/Brake System; Front Differential - Arctic Cat VLX 70002017 Service Manual

Drive System/Brake
System
GENERAL INFORMATION
The die-cast aluminum housings have been assembled
with thread-rolling screws (trilobular). When assembling
with these screws, start the screws carefully into the
housing; then use the following torque values.
Size New Housing
M6 (Torx T-30 Recess) 8-9.5 ft-lb
M8 (Torx T-40 Recess) 25-31 ft-lb
M10 (Torx T-50 Recess) 37-45.5 ft-lb
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when performing service procedures in this section.
NOTE: When indicated for use, each special tool

will be identified by its specific name, as shown in the
chart below, and capitalized.
Description
Backlash Measuring Tool (24-Spline Axle)
Backlash Measuring Tool (27-Spline Axle)
CV Boot Clamp Tool
Hub Retaining Wrench
Internal Hex Socket
Pinion Gear/Shaft Removal Tool
Gear Case Seal Installer Tool
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Service

Department.

Front Differential

REMOVING DIFFERENTIAL
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the gear lubricant
into a drain pan; then reinstall the plug and tighten to
45 in.-lb.
108
Reassembled Housing
6.5-9 ft-lb
21-25 ft-lb
31-38 ft-lb
p/n
0544-010
0544-011
0444-120
0444-270
0444-104
0444-127
0444-273
ATV0082A
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Pump up the hand brake; then engage the brake lever
lock.
5. Remove and discard the cotter pin securing the hex
nut; then remove the hex nut and washer.
KX041
6. Release the brake lever lock.
 NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the brake hoses
from the calipers for this procedure.
7. Remove the two brake calipers. Account for the four
cap screws.
XR263A
NOTE: Do not allow the brake calipers to hang

from their cable/hose.
8. Remove the tie rod cotter pins and discard the pins.