Arctic Cat VLX 70002017 Service Manual page 119

GC060
CAUTION
Make sure the tool is free of nicks or sharp edges or
damage to the seal may occur.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 for the opposite side.
INSTALLING DIFFERENTIAL
1. Place the tension spring into the front yoke; then
align the splined input yoke (splines greased with
molybdenum grease) with the front output splines.
Place the differential into position on the frame and
install the cap screws, washers, and new lock nuts.
Tighten to 38 ft-lb.
CD857
2. Make sure the rubber boot is properly seated on the
input yoke.
XR361A
3. Pour 189 ml (6.7 fl oz) of SAE 80W-90 hypoid gear
lubricant into the differential and install the fill plug.
Tighten to 16 ft-lb.
4. Secure the 2WD/4WD cable bracket to the front dif-
ferential.
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CF737A
5. Pull the rubber seal off the end of the cable housing
then un-thread the very next jam nut off the end of
the cable housing. Slide the cable through the slot on
top of the bracket then insert the threaded section of
the cable housing into the bracket. Adjust the two
jam nuts (A) to the pre-recorded set position, then
position the rubber seal onto the housing. Install the
tensioner spring (B) to the eyelet on the end of the
selector shaft (C).
CF738A
6. Install the front axles (see Drive Axles in this sec-
tion).
7. Secure the upper A-arms with cap screws and lock
nuts. Tighten to 50 ft-lb.
CF661
8. Secure the lower shock eyelets with cap screws and
lock nuts. Tighten to 50 ft-lb.