Drive Axles - Arctic Cat 700 Diesel ATV 2007 Service Manual

11. Install the wheels and tighten to specifications.
12. Remove the ATV from the support stand.

Drive Axles

REMOVING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
2. Compress the hand brake; then engage the brake
lever lock.
3. Remove the wheel.
4. Remove the cotter pin securing the hex nut; then
remove the hex nut. Release the brake lever lock.
5. Remove the two brake calipers (right side only).
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NOTE: Do not allow the brake calipers to hang
from their cable/hose.
! CAUTION
The calipers should be supported. If the calipers are
allowed to hang from the cable/hose, damage may
occur.
6. Slide the hub out of the knuckle and set aside.
7. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
knuckle to the upper A-arm. Discard the lock nut.
NOTE: Never reuse a lock nut. Once a lock nut
has been removed, it must be replaced with a new
lock nut.
8. While holding the drive axle stationary, pull the
top of the knuckle out and down until it is free of
the drive axle.
9. Place a drain pan under the ATV to contain any oil
leakage; then using a slide hammer, remove the
drive axle.
REMOVING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
NOTE: For removing a front drive axle, see
Front Differential in this section.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Always clean and inspect the drive axle
components to determine if any service or replace-
ment is necessary.
1. Using a clean towel, wipe away any oil or grease
from the axle components.
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