Arctic Cat 300 Utility Service Manual page 98

Removing Bearings
1. Remove the dust seals using an appropriate seal removal
tool; then using an appropriate driver, drive the bearings
out of the axle housing. Account for one spacer.
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NOTE: Do not reuse bearings after removal.
2. Clean the axle housing and inspect for cracks, elon-
gated holes, and wear in bearing bores.
Installing Bearings
1. Pack the new bearings with a good quality wheel
bearing grease; then install the right bearing first
using an appropriate bearing installer. The sealed
side of the bearing must be directed inward.
2. Install the spacer; then install the left bearing.
3. Install new dust seals and lightly coat the lips with
grease.
INSTALLING
1. Install the axle housing in the swing arm; then install
and finger-tighten the two cap screws.
2. Install the brake caliper holder; then install the cir-
clip and cap screw and finger-tighten only.
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3. Slide the axle into the axle housing from the right
side; then apply multipurpose grease to all splined
areas of the axle.
4. Install the sprocket and sprocket hub on the axle and
secure with the snap ring; then install the drive chain.
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5. On the left side, install the brake disc assembly and
spacer; then install the brake caliper and secure with
the two cap screws.
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NOTE: To aid in tightening the axle nuts, engage the
brake lever lock.
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NOTE: It is necessary to calculate the torque value
using the following formula due to the offset of the
special tool used to tighten the axle nuts.
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