Tracker Off-Road XTR1000 Service Manual page 33

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6. Remove all screws securing the rear cargo tray
exhaust heat shield to the frame; then remove the
heat shield assembly rearward and out of the vehicle.
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7. Remove the six nuts attaching exhaust header to
engine; then disconnect the oxygen sensor from the
main harness.
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8. Pull exhaust header straight back until exhaust
header is free from exhaust stud bolts on engine.
Remove manifold from vehicle. Account for three
gaskets.
9. Lift the vehicle off the ground and remove the tires;
then remove the retaining plate, castle nut, and wash-
ers securing the outer portion of the axles.
10. Locate the exposed set screw for the lock and rotate
the axle into a position where you can access it with
a 4 mm Allen wrench.
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11. Turn the set screw a 1/4 turn counterclockwise to
unlock the pin. Do not turn it more than1/4 turn.
12. Firmly grasp the inner cup and pull the axle from the
transaxle.
13. Support the swing arm by a hydraulic jack or similar
tool. Disconnect the sway bar and upper shock
mount. This will allow the swing arm to move down,
allowing for space to remove the axle from the vehi-
cle.
14. Remove the nuts securing the seat belt retractors to
the frame; then remove the screws securing the outer
rear side panels.
15. Disconnect the main harness from the ECM; then
remove both PDMs from the rear splash panel.
Remove the screws securing the rear splash panel to
the frame. Remove the panel.
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16. Loosen the clamp securing the clutch inlet duct to the
CVT inner cover; then remove the duct.