Arctic Cat Prowler HDX Service Manual page 162

4. Remove any reusable parts from the gear case hous-
ing; then discard the housing and lock collar.
Assembling Pinion Gear
1. Install the bearing onto the pinion shaft. Install the
pinion shaft collar.
2. Place the pinion assembly in a bearing puller; then
install the bearing using a press.
CC879
3. Using a propane torch, heat the gear case housing to
approximately 200° F; then install the pinion assem-
bly.
4. Install the internal snap ring with the sharp side
directed away from the bearing.
CC882
Shimming Procedure/Shim Selection
Case-Side Shims (Backlash)
p/n
0402-405
0402-406
0402-407
0402-408
0402-409
Cover-Side Shims (Ring Gear End-Play)
p/n
CC883
1402-074
1402-075
1402-076
1402-077
1402-078
It is very important to adjust bevel gears for the proper
running tolerances. Gear life and gear noise are greatly
affected by these tolerances; therefore, it is very impor-
tant to properly adjust any gear set prior to final assem-
bly.
The following procedure can be used on both front differ-
ential or rear drive gear case.
CC884
WC429
mm in.
1.3 0.051
1.4 0.055
1.5 0.059
1.6 0.063
1.7 0.067
mm in.
1.3 0.051
1.4 0.055
1.5 0.059
1.6 0.063
1.7 0.067
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