Arctic Cat WILDCAT/X Service Manual page 152

5. Using a new gasket, install the assembled rear drive
input shaft/housing onto the rear drive gear case and
secure with the three cap screws. Tighten to 23 ft-lb.
AT THIS POINT
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For servicing the input shaft, pinion gear, needle bear-
ing, and axle seal, see Front Differential in this section.
INSTALLING
1. If removed, tilt the gear case to the left side and place
into the frame from either side making sure the front
spacer is in place; then apply molybdenum grease to
the splines of the drive coupler.
2. Making sure the washer is inside of the differential,
slide the rear driveshaft into the differential.
 NOTE: It is critical to apply molybdenum grease to
all splines of all driveshafts.
3. With the spring in the rear driveshaft, lower the gear
case and slide it onto the engine output shaft making
sure the boot slips over the splined shaft; then install
the lower front and upper rear through-bolts. Do not
tighten at this time.
 NOTE: Make sure all spacers are correctly located
at the gear case mounting points.
4. Install the boot clamp on the drive coupler; then install
the lower frame/gear case bracket and mounting cap
screw. Do not tighten at this time.
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5. Install the lower lateral links and secure with the bolts
and new lock nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
6. In order, tighten the lower frame/gear case bracket mount-
ing nuts (A) to 35 ft-lb, lower lateral link nuts (B) to 40 ft-
lb, and the gear case cap screw (C) to 20 ft-lb; then tighten
the nuts on lower front and upper rear through-bolts to 38
ft-lb.
WC767A
7. Install the upper left lateral link and secure with a bolt and
nut. Tighten to 40 ft-lb.
WC295A
WC287A
WC296A