Drive Axles - Tracker Off-Road XTR1000 Service Manual

XX384
7. Using new "patch-lock" cap screws, secure the drive
shaft coupler to the input of the differential. Tighten
evenly to 20 ft-lb (27.2 N-m).
XX385
8. Connect the vent line and wire harness.
9. Install the sway bar links, axles, knuckles, brakes,
shocks and both tires (see the Suspension section).
10. Move the deflector back into place. Install the lower
front fascia and grille.

Drive Axles

REMOVING REAR DRIVE AXLE
The rear axle uses the same principle as the front axle to
secure the axles into the transaxle; however, the method
of releasing the pins is different. There is a shaft that runs
across the cup with a curve cut in it. This allows for the
pin to be pushed into the lock position by a spring.
When the shaft is turned 90º (1/4 turn) it will push the
pin out and release the pressure on the C-ring.
There are two Allen set screws used in the lock. The
more recessed set screw with no shoulder as shown in
Fig. 1 should not be turned for any reason. Tightening
this set screw can push the locking pin out of the cup and
into the unlocked position. The taller, more exposed set
screw with a shoulder as shown in Fig. 2 should only be
turned 90º. There are stops (A) to prevent turning too far,
but it is still possible to turn the set screw past the stops
with enough force. Counterclockwise will unlock the pin
and clockwise will lock the pin.
Fig. 1
XX158A
Fig. 2
XX159B
1. Lift the vehicle off the ground and remove the tire,
castle nut lock and castle nut to release the axle.
2. Locate the exposed set screw for the lock and
rotate the axle into a position where you can
access the set screw with a 4 mm Allen wrench.
XX148A
3. Turn the set screw 1/4-turn counterclockwise to
unlock the pin. Do not turn it more than 1/4-turn.
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