Disassembling Input Shaft - Arctic Cat 450 XC 2011 Service Manual

8. Pull the steering knuckle away from the axle taking
care not to damage the seals as the axle clears the
knuckle.
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; then remove the cap
screws securing the pinion housing.
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2. 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 assem-
bling purposes.
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