Disassembling Pinion Gear - Arctic Cat 450 XC 2011 Service Manual

2. Install the input shaft seal making sure it is flush with
the edge of the housing.
3. Lubricate the input shaft splines with High-Perfor-
mance #2 Molybdenum Disulfide Grease.
 NOTE: Any time drive splines are separated, clean
all splines with parts-cleaning solvent and dry with
compressed air; then lubricate with recommended
grease.
4. Install the input shaft into the housing; then install
the front boot and secure with an appropriate boot
clamp and the rear boot with an appropriate boot
clamp.
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5. Using a new O-ring lubricated with grease, install
the front drive actuator and secure with the cap
screws.
6. Place the pinion housing with new gasket onto the
gear case housing; then secure with the existing cap
screws. Tighten to 18 ft-lb.

Disassembling Pinion Gear

 NOTE: This procedure can be performed on a rear
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gear case.
1. Remove the cap screws securing the pinion housing;
then remove the housing and account for a gasket.
Account for the coupler, fork, and spring.
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2. Remove the cap screws securing the gear case cover.
Account for and make note of the ID tag location for
assembling purposes.
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