Tracker Off-Road 500S Service Manual page 123

PR222
7. Support the axle to prevent it from dropping or hang-
ing.
CAUTION
The axle must be supported. If the axle is allowed to
drop or hang, damage to the inner CV joint may occur.
8. Use a tie-down to hold the steering knuckle and
brake caliper up and out of the way.
PK311
9. Position the axle horizontally and grasp the axle mid
shaft; then push the axle slightly in toward the differ-
ential. Using a slide hammer type action, pull the
axle out from the differential. Remove the axle from
the differential. Repeat for the opposite side.
PK233A
NOTE: The front right axle must be installed in its
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original location because it is designed with the
splined differential lock ring toward the inside of the
inner CV joint.
10. From below the frame, remove the lower mounting
cap screws securing the forward differential bracket
to the frame.
PK230A
11. Remove the upper differential mounting cap screw
and lock nut. Discard the lock nut.
PK231
12. Slide the front propeller shaft boot back; then, while
holding the shaft in place, slide the differential for-
ward to disengage the splines. Account for the
spring.
PK312
13. Protect the painted surface of the frame; then tilt the
differential assembly on its left side. Remove
through the front of the frame.
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