Cylinder Assembly - Arctic Cat 1000 XT 2014 Service Manual

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NOTE: Do not allow the brake calipers to hang from
their cable/hose.
5. Remove the hub assembly.
6. Remove the four cap screws securing the brake disc.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all hub components.
2. Inspect all threads for stripping or damage.
3. Inspect the brake disc for cracks or warping.
4. Inspect the hub for pits, cracks, loose studs, or spline
wear.
INSTALLING
1. Secure the brake disc to the hub with the four cap
screws coated with blue Loctite #243. Tighten to 15
ft-lb.
2. Apply grease to the splines in the hub.
3. Install the hub assembly onto the shaft.
4. Secure the hub assembly with the hex nut. Tighten
only until snug.
5. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with two new
"patch-lock" cap screws. Tighten the auxiliary cali-
per to 20 ft-lb. Tighten the hand brake caliper to 20
ft-lb.
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6. Using an appropriate hub retaining wrench, tighten
the hex nut (from step 4) to 200 ft-lb; then install and
spread a new cotter pin making sure each side of the
pin is flush to the hex nut.
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NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up, always
tighten to the next alignment.
7. Install the wheel and tighten to 40 ft-lb (steel wheels)
or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels).
8. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
Hand Brake Lever/Master

Cylinder Assembly

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NOTE: The master cylinder is a non-serviceable
component; it must be replaced as an assembly.
REMOVING
1. Slide a piece of flexible tubing over one of the wheel
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bleeder valves and direct the other end into a con-
tainer. Remove the reservoir cover; then open the
bleeder valve. Allow the brake fluid to drain com-
pletely.
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NOTE: Compressing the brake lever several times
will quicken the draining process.
PR243A
PR260