Drive Axles - Tracker Off-Road 500S Service Manual

PK233
6. Install the knuckle assemblies onto the axles and ball
joints; then secure with four cap screws taking care
not to damage the threads when installing. Tighten to
34 ft-lb (46.2 N-m).
PR201
PK234A
7. Connect the front drive actuator connector to the
main harness; then secure the wires to the frame with
nylon ties. Install the center floorboard kick panel.
8. Apply a light coat of multi-purpose grease to the hub
splines; then install the hubs (see Hub in this sec-
tion).
9. Install the wheels and, using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb (27.2 N-m) incre-
ments to a final torque of 45 ft-lb (61.2 N-m) (steel
wheel), 60 ft-lb (81.6 N-m) (aluminum wheel w/
black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (108.8 N-m) (aluminum
wheel w/chrome nuts).
10. Install the front belly panel.
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Drive Axles

REMOVING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Lift the vehicle using a suitable lift to elevate the
wheels off the ground. Remove the hubs (see Hub in
this section).
2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
knuckle to the upper A-arm. Discard the lock nut.
PK284
3. Use a tie-down to hold the upper A-arm up and out
of the way. While holding the drive axle stationary,
pull the top of the knuckle out and down until it is
free of the drive axle. Account for the two dust seals
(A).
PK314A
4. Place a drain pan under the vehicle to contain any oil
leakage; then pushing the axle shaft in, using a quick
outward pulling action, pull the axle assembly from
the gear case.
PK315A