Arctic Cat 2014 450 Service Manual page 110

9. Support the axle to not allow it to drop or hang.
CAUTION
The axle must be supported. If the axle is allowed to
drop or hang, damage to the inner CV joint may occur.
10. Pull out on the axle until completely extended; then
push it back in approximately one half inch and pull
out sharply. Repeat until axle spline dislodges from
the gear case.
 NOTE: In some instances it may be necessary to
use a pry-bar between the gear case housing and
axle coupler shoulder to dislodge the splines.
11. Remove the cap screws from the drive coupler
flange; then remove the upper and lower mounting
cap screws and remove the differential from the
frame.
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Disassembling Input Shaft
 NOTE: This procedure can be performed on a rear
gear case; however, some components may vary
from model to model. The technician should use dis-
cretion and sound judgment.
1. Remove the cap screws securing the front drive actu-
ator and remove the actuator.
2. Remove the cap screws securing the pinion housing;
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then using a rubber mallet, remove the housing.
Account for a gasket. Remove the fork, collar, and
spring. Note the location of all the components for
assembling purposes.
3. Using a side-cutter, remove the boot clamps; then
remove the boots and splined drive from the input
shaft.
4. Remove the input shaft from the pinion housing.
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5. Using the Multi-Seal Remover, remove the input
shaft seal. Account for a spacer.
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