Tracker Off-Road XTR1000 Service Manual page 139

INSTALLING
NOTE: The carrier bearing is intended to be a "slip
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fit" assembly. It is very important that the surface is
free of nicks and rust. It may be necessary to lightly
scrub unpainted surfaces with emery cloth to ensure a
smooth surface.
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1. Slide the carrier bearing onto the shaft with the set
screws facing down toward the longer end of the
driveshaft. Do not tighten the set screws at this time.
2. Install the snap ring. Make sure it is properly seated
in the groove.
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3. Remove each set screw and place one drop of red
Loctite #271 on each; then tighten to 75 in.-lb
(8.5 N-m).
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4. Place the driveshaft in the vehicle from the driver
side of the cockpit.
5. Install the coupler and secure the boot with the exist-
ing clamp.
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6. Apply molybdenum grease to the splines on the
driveshaft and connect the two sections.
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7. Move the differential to its mounting location. With
the bushing in place, install the upper differential
mount cap screw using a new lock nut. Tighten to
35 ft-lb (47.6 N-m).
8. With the bushings in place, install the lower differen-
tial mount cap screws using new lock nuts. Place a
spacer on each side of the differential for both lower
mounts. Tighten to 35 ft-lb (47.6 N-m).
NOTE: The spacers go between the mounting
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brackets and the front differential on both sides of
both lower mounts.
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9. Using new "patch-lock" cap screws, secure the
driveshaft coupler to the input of the differential.
Tighten evenly to 20 ft-lb (27.2 N-m).