Arctic Cat 2014 450 Service Manual page 113

5. Unstake the lock collar; then using the 48 mm Inter-
nal Hex Socket, remove the lock collar securing the
pinion gear assembly.
CAUTION
Failure to completely remove the staked material from
the lock collar will result in the destruction of the
threads in the gear case housing.
 NOTE: On a front differential, the lock collar has
right-hand threads. On a rear gear case, the lock col-
lar has left-hand threads.
6. Using the Pinion Gear/Shaft Removal Tool and a
hammer, remove the pinion gear from the gear case
housing.
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7. Secure the pinion gear in a bearing puller; then
remove the pinion bearing using a press. Account for
a collar and a bearing.
 NOTE: If gears are being replaced, use the existing
shims.
 NOTE: If the gear case housing is being replaced,
proceed to the following Shimming Procedure/Shim
Selection sub-section.
Shimming Procedure/Shim
Selection
CC875
p/n
0402-405
0402-406
0402-407
0402-408
0402-409
It is very important to adjust bevel gears for the proper
running tolerances. Gear life and gear noise are greatly
affected by these tolerances; therefore, it is very impor-
tant to properly adjust any gear set prior to final assem-
CC876
bly.
The following procedure can be used on both front differ-
ential or rear drive gear case.
 NOTE: All bearings must be installed in the gear
case and the pinion properly installed before pro-
ceeding.
Shims
mm in.
1.3 0.051
1.4 0.055
1.5 0.059
1.6 0.063
1.7 0.067
CC878
CC879