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5. Install the wheel and tighten to 80 ft-lb.
6. Remove the ATV from the support stand and release
the brake lever lock.
7. Check the front differential oil level and add oil as
necessary.
Rear Gear Case
REMOVING
1. Remove both of the rear drive axles (see Drive Axles
in this section).
2. Remove the four cap screws securing the engine out-
put shaft to the rear gear case input flange.
3. Remove the two cap screws and lock nuts securing
the rear gear case to the frame; then remove the gear
case through the left side.
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 AT THIS POINT
For servicing the input shaft, pinion gear, needle bear-
ing, thrust button, and axle seal, see Front Differential
in this section.
INSTALLING
1. Slide the gear case into position through the left side
of the frame; then secure it to the frame with cap
screws and lock nuts. Tighten to 38 ft-lb.
2. Secure the engine output flange to the rear gear case
input flange with four cap screws and lock nuts.
Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
3. Install the rear drive axles (see Drive Axles in this
section).
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REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheel; then remove the wheel.
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the cotter pin from the nut.
 NOTE: During assembly, new cotter pins should be
installed.
3. Remove the flange nut securing the hub.
4. Remove the brake caliper.
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