Front Differential - Rear Drive Lubricant; Driveshaft/Coupling; Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws; Headlight/Taillight-Brakelight - Arctic Cat WILDCAT/X Service Manual

CAUTION
Do not over-fill the engine with oil. Always make sure
that the oil level is not above the upper mark.
12. Inspect the area around the drain plug and oil filter for
leaks.
Front Differential - Rear
Drive Lubricant
To check front differential lubricant, use the following pro-
cedure.
1. Remove the level plug; lubricant should be level with
the bottom threads.
2. If low, remove the fill plug and add lubricant until it
appears at the level plug threads.
To check rear drive lubricant, use the following procedure.
1. Remove the fill plug; the lubricant level should be
level with the bottom of the plug threads.
2. If low, add SAE approved 80W-90 hypoid gear lube as
necessary.
To change the lubricant, use the following procedure.
1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove each fill plug.
3. Drain the lubricant into a drain pan by removing in
turn the drain plug from each.
4. After all the lubricant has been drained, install the
drain plugs and tighten to 45 in.-lb.
5. Pour the appropriate amount of recommended lubri-
cant into the fill hole.
6. Install the fill plug and tighten to 16 ft-lb.
 NOTE: If the lubricant is contaminated with water,
inspect the drain plug, fill plug, and/or bladder.

Driveshaft/Coupling

The following drive system components should be
inspected periodically to ensure proper operation.
A. Spline lateral movement (slop).
WC019A
B. Coupling cracked, damaged, or worn.
C. Carrier bearings smooth rotation and bearing sup-
ports tight.

Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws

Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap screws. Make sure rivets
holding components together are tight. Replace all loose
rivets. Care must be taken that all calibrated nuts, bolts,
and cap screws are tightened to specifications.
Headlight/Taillight-
 NOTE: The LED's are not replaceable. The entire
WC020A
assembly must be replaced as a component.
To replace the headlight assembly, use the following pro-
cedure.
1. With the hood removed, remove the wiring harness
connector from the back of the headlight.
Brakelight
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