Arctic Cat WILDCAT/X Service Manual page 133

5. Place the pinion housing with new gasket onto the dif-
ferential housing; then secure with existing cap
screws. Tighten to 23 ft-lb.
 NOTE: If a new differential housing is being
installed, tighten the cap screws to 28 ft-lb.
Disassembling Differential Assembly
 NOTE: This procedure can be performed on a rear
gear case.
1. Using a T-40 torx wrench, remove the cap screws
securing the pinion housing. Account for the coupler,
fork, and spring (differential only).
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2. Using a T-40 torx wrench, remove the cap screws
securing the differential cover.
3. Using a plastic mallet, tap lightly to remove the differ-
ential cover. Account for an O-ring.
 NOTE: If the cover is difficult to remove, pry on the
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cover in more than one recessed location.
4. Remove the splined coupler, shifter fork, pin, and
spring of the differential lock assembly and set aside.
Note position of parts for assembling purposes.
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5. Remove the left differential bearing flange assembly
and account for a shim. Mark the shim as left-side.
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