Arctic Cat WILDCAT/X Service Manual page 146

 NOTE: Steps 1-3 can be used to replace the out-
board boot.
ASSEMBLING AXLES
1. Install the inner boot with the small clamp making
sure the ends of the clamp are positioned correctly.
 NOTE: The boot is positioned correctly when the
small end of the boot seats down into the recessed
groove.
2. Using the boot clamp tool, secure the small clamp of
the inner boot.
3. Apply 80 grams (2/3 of contents) of grease from the
pack into the bearing housing.
 NOTE: Steps 1-3 can be used to replace the out-
board boot.
 NOTE: In the outboard boot, use the final 40 grams
(1/3 of contents) of grease from the pack in the bear-
ing housing.
INSTALLING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Push the axle shaft into the CV coupler to release the
lock ring while pulling back on the CV coupler and
slide the drive axle into place in the gear case.
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 NOTE: To ensure proper axle seating, give it a light
pull; the axle should remain "clipped" in place.
2. Swing the knuckles to the rear and fit the bearing over
the ends of the axles.
3. Connect the upper trailing arm and secure but do not
tighten; then connect the lower lateral link and upper
lateral links to the knuckle. Tighten the upper trailing
arm cap screw and the lateral link bolts to 40 ft-lb.
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4. Install the hub/brake disc assemblies onto the axles
and apply Loctite primer and red Loctite #277 to the
axle threads.
5. Engage the hub nut into the Belleville washer on the
convex side; then with the concave side of the washer
directed toward the hub, install the nut and washer.
Keeping the nut and washer engaged, tighten the hub
nut to 250 ft-lb.
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WC286
WC282B