Drive System; Front Differential - Arctic Cat 2014 400 ATV Service Manual

Drive System

GENERAL INFORMATION
Ring Gear Backlash 0.28-0.38 mm (0.011-0.015 in.)
Ring Gear End Play 0.1-0.2 mm (0.004-0.008 in.)
All gear cases are tagged beneath a cover bolt. This tag is
marked with a production date code, sequence code, and
a ratio code.
The "1" or "3.1" on the lower-right corner indicates a
3.1:1 gear set ratio (11:34 teeth).
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when performing service procedures in this section.
Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appro-
priate tool description.
Description
Backlash Measuring Tool
CV Boot Clamp Tool
Gear Case Seal Installer Tool
Internal Hex Socket
Pinion Gear/Shaft Removal Tool
Slide Hammer Kit
Multi-Seal Remover
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NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Department.

Front Differential

REMOVING DIFFERENTIAL
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. Remove the drain plug and drain the gear lubricant
into a drain pan; then reinstall the plug and tighten to
45 in.-lb.
100
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Pump up the hand brake; then engage the brake lever
lock.
5. Remove the cotter pin securing the hex nut; then
remove the hex nut.
6. Release the brake lever lock.
7. Remove the upper and lower ball joint cap screws
taking care not to strip the threads.
Apply pressure to hold the ball joint firmly in the knuckle
or the threads will be stripped when the retaining cap
screws are removed.
p/n
0544-010
0444-120
0444-224
0444-104
0444-127
0444-225
0644-180
8. Pull the steering knuckle away from the axle taking
care not to damage the seals as the axle clears the
knuckle.
9. Support the axle to not allow it to drop or hang.
The axle must be supported. If the axle is allowed to
drop or hang, damage to the inner CV joint may occur.
10. Pull out on the axle until completely extended; then
push it back in approximately one half inch and pull
out sharply. Repeat until axle spline dislodges from
the gear case.
ATV0082A
CAUTION
CAUTION
AF628D
KC314