Arctic Cat 700 Diesel ATV 2007 Service Manual page 144

3. Apply 80 grams (2/3 of contents) of grease from
the pack into the bearing housing.
4. Install the bearing onto the shaft making sure the
recess of the bearing is facing the housing.
! CAUTION
The bearing ring must go onto the shaft with the
side without splines facing toward the small clamp
of the inner boot or severe damage will result.
5. Secure the bearing ring with the snap ring making
sure the sharp side of the snap ring faces away
from the boot.
6. Making sure the marks made during disassembling
align, slide the housing over the bearing ring; then
completely seat the bearing ring into the housing
and install the snap ring.
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NOTE: Pull the bearing ring out of the housing
until it contacts the snap ring; then slide the ring in
half way. This will purge air from the housing and
ensure the bearing is packed properly.
7. Slide the boot over the housing; then using the
boot clamp pliers, secure the boot with the clamp.
8. Inspect the axle components for correct position-
ing of the four clamps. Also, inspect the boots for
being correctly positioned on the shaft.
INSTALLING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Slide the drive axle into place in the gear case.
NOTE: To assure proper seating of the axle,
give it a light pull; the axle should remain
"clipped" in place.
2. Swing the knuckle up and onto the drive axle; then
place the knuckle into place in the upper A-arm.
Secure the knuckle to the A-arm with a cap screw
and a new lock nut. Tighten to specifications.
3. Place the hub into position on the axle followed by
a hex nut. Tighten the hex nut finger-tight at this
time.
4. If the brake calipers were removed, position them
on the knuckle and secure with existing cap
screws. Tighten the auxiliary brake caliper cap
screws to specifications. Tighten the hydraulic
brake caliper cap screws to specifications.
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