Drive System; Rear Drive Axle - Arctic Cat Altera 300 Service Manual

Drive System

SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when performing service procedures in this section.
Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appro-
priate tool description.
NOTE: When indicated for use, each special tool

will be identified by its specific name, as shown in the
chart below, and capitalized.
Description
Pivot Lock Nut Wrench
Rear Axle Nut Wrench
Pinion Gear Bearing Nut Wrench
Pinion Puller
V Blocks
 NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Parts Department.

Rear Drive Axle

REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the rear
wheels.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
2. Compress the brake lever and engage the brake lever
lock; then remove the rear wheels and hub caps.
3. Remove the cotter pins and rear hub nuts; then
remove the hubs.
4. Disengage the brake lever lock; then remove the rear
brake calipers and brake disc.
NOTE: Do not apply the brakes with the calipers

removed. The brake pistons will be pushed out and
brake fluid will be spilled.
KM505
5. Remove the rear drive gear case; then drain the gear
case.
6. Loosen the clamp securing the joint boot to the
swing arm; then slip the boot off the swing arm.
p/n
KM504
0444-201
7. Remove the clamp securing the brakeline hose to the
0444-198
swing arm; then remove the lower rear shock
0444-203
absorber mounting nut and bolt.
0444-202
0644-535
KM505
8. Remove the left and right pivot caps; then remove
the right-side pivot bolt.
KM506
9. From the left side, remove the pivot lock nut using
Pivot Lock Nut Wrench; then remove the left pivot
adjusting bolt.
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