Tracker Off-Road 800SX Service Manual page 140

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5. Pull the steering knuckle away from the axle.
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6. Support the axle to prevent it from dropping or hang-
ing; then repeat steps 6 and 7 for the other side.
CAUTION
The axle must be supported. If the axle is allowed to
drop or hang, damage to the inner CV joint may occur.
7. Remove the lower shock cap screws and lock nuts;
then move the shock and upper A-arm up and secure
them with a strap. Repeat for other side. Discard lock
nuts. Inspect cap screws and replace if damaged.
NOTE: The axle shaft must be pushed straight into
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the inner CV joint straight.
8. Push the axle shaft (A) toward the inner CV joint
housing (B) to release the "plunge" coupler; then
while the axle shaft and the inner CV joint housing
are pushed together, remove the axle from the differ-
ential; then account for the O-ring (C). Repeat for the
opposite side.
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9. Remove the upper differential mounting cap screw
and lock nut. Discard lock nut. Inspect cap screw and
replace if damaged.
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10. Remove the upper differential mounting bracket cap
screws; then remove the upper differential mounting
bracket.
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11. Remove the lower differential mounting bracket cap
screws.