Arctic Cat 2014 450 Service Manual page 116

2. Place the selected (end-play) shim, chamfered side
toward the gear, onto the cover side of the ring gear.
 NOTE: The spider and ring gear assembly must be
replaced as a complete unit.
3. Making sure the O-ring is properly positioned on the
differential housing cover assembly, install the cover
with existing cap screws (coated with green Loctite
#609). Account for the ID tag. Tighten the cap
screws evenly to 18 ft-lb.
 NOTE: Grease can be applied to the O-ring for ease
of assembling.
4. Install the shift fork shaft w/spring into the housing
making sure the shaft O-ring is positioned to the
inside.
5. Install the shift fork assembly making sure the fork
leg is facing upward. Apply a small amount of oil to
the gasket; then install the gasket.
GC059
6. Place the input shaft assembly onto the gear case
housing; then secure with the existing cap screws.
Tighten to 18 ft-lb.
GC059B
Removing Needle Bearing
 NOTE: Removing the needle bearing is rarely nec-
essary. Avoid removing the needle bearing unless the
bearing is clearly damaged.
 NOTE: This procedure can be performed on a rear
gear case.
1. Place a 1/4 in. drill bit on the inside surface of the
needle bearing (against the bottom side); then drill
through the pinion shaft needle bearing housing.
2. Using a propane torch, heat the area surrounding the
needle bearing to soften the Loctite.
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