Install The Wheel. Tighten To 80 Ft-Lb; Manual; Table Of Contents; Joint - Arctic Cat XC 450i 2012 Service Manual

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Drive Axles
REMOVING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
2. Pump up the hand brake; then engage the brake lever
lock.
3. Remove the rear wheels.
4. Remove the cotter pins securing the hex nuts; then
remove the hex nuts. Release the brake lever lock.
5. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
knuckle to the upper A-arm. Discard the lock nut.
 NOTE: Never reuse a lock nut. Once a lock nut has
been removed, it must be replaced with a new lock
nut.
6. While holding the drive axle stationary, pull the top
of the knuckle out and down until it is free of the
drive axle.
7. Place a drain pan under the ATV to contain any oil
leakage; then pull out sharply on the axle to dislodge
the splines from the gear case. Remove the axle.
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REMOVING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
 NOTE: For removing a front drive axle, see Front
Differential in this section.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
 NOTE: Always clean and inspect the drive axle com-
ponents to determine if any service or replacement is
necessary.
1. Using a clean towel, wipe away any oil or grease
from the axle components.
2. Inspect boots for any tears, cracks, or deterioration.
 NOTE: If a boot is damaged in any way, it must be
replaced with a boot kit.
3. Inspect the gear case seals for nicks or damage.
DISASSEMBLING AXLES
 NOTE: To disassemble/assemble axles, refer to
appropriate boot kit instructions.
INSTALLING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Slide the drive axle into place in the gear case.
 NOTE: To assure proper seating of the axle, give it a
light pull; the axle should remain "clipped" in place.
2. Swing the knuckle up and onto the drive axle; then
place the knuckle into place in the upper A-arm.
Secure the knuckle to the A-arm with a cap screw
and a new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
3. Place the hub into position on the axle followed by a
hex nuts. Tighten the hex nuts finger-tight at this
time.
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4. Pump up the hand brake lever; then engage the brake
lever lock.
5. Tighten the hub hex nuts (from step 3) to 200 ft-lb;
then install and spread a new cotter pin making sure
each side of the pin is flush to the hub nut.

6. Install the wheel. Tighten to 80 ft-lb.

7. Remove the ATV from the support stand and release
the brake lever lock.
INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Position the drive axle in the gear case and steering
knuckle; then insert the upper A-arm ball joint into
the steering knuckle. Secure with a cap screw tight-
ened to 35 ft-lb.
2. Slide the hub w/brake disc into position in the steer-
ing knuckle followed by a washer and hex nut.
Tighten finger-tight at this time.
3. Install the brake caliper on the steering knuckle.
Tighten the new cap screws with "patch-lock" to 20
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ft-lb; then pump up the hand brake lever and engage
the brake lever lock.
4. Tighten the hub hex nut (from step 2) to 200 ft-lb;
then install and spread a new cotter pin making sure
each side of the pin is flush to the hub nut.

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