Tracker Off-Road 500S Service Manual page 133

PK228
NOTE: Prior to installing the seal, apply High-Per-

formance #2 Molybdenum Disulfide grease to the seal
outside diameter.
2. Using Gear Case Seal Installer Tool, evenly press the
seal into the cover bore until properly seated.
CF278
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 bracket onto the differential with the weld-
nuts located toward the bottom of the bracket. Insert
the bolt through the right side; then loosely install a
new lock nut.
PK232
2. Grease the input shaft and front propeller shaft
splines. Insert the tension spring (A) into the propel-
ler shaft. Place the differential assembly into position
in the frame engaging the front propeller shaft; then
install the top mounting cap screw and new lock nut.
Do not tighten at this time. Slide the propeller shaft
boot with the two spring clamps over the input shaft
coupling.
PK229A
3. Install the two cap screws securing the differential
bracket to the bottom of the frame and tighten to
secure. Tighten both upper and lower through bolt
lock nuts to 29 ft-lb (39.4 N-m).
PK230A
PK231
4. Pour 250 mL (8.45 fl oz) of SAE 80W-90 hypoid
lubricant into the differential and install the fill plug.
Tighten to 16 ft-lb (21.8 N-m). Install the differential
bladder with hose and secure with the clamps.
5. Install the front axles.
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