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2. Remove the cotter pin from the nut.
NOTE: During assembly, new cotter pins should be
installed.
KX041
3. Remove the nut securing the hub.
4. Remove the brake caliper.
PR243A
NOTE: Do not allow the brake calipers to hang from
their cable/hose.
5. Remove the hub assembly.
6. Remove the four cap screws securing the brake disc.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all hub components.
2. Inspect all threads for stripping or damage.
3. Inspect the brake disc for cracks or warping.
4. Inspect the hub for pits, cracks, loose studs, or spline
wear.
INSTALLING
1. Secure the brake disc to the hub with the four cap
screws (coated with blue Loctite #243). Tighten to
15 ft-lb.
2. Apply grease to the splines in the hub.
3. Install the hub assembly onto the shaft.
PR290
4. Secure the hub assembly with the hex nut. Tighten
only until snug.
5. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with two new
“patch-lock” cap screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
PR243A
6. Using an appropriate hub retaining wrench, tighten
the hub nut (from step 4) to 200 ft-lb; then install and
spread a new cotter pin making sure each side of the
pin is flush to the hex nut.
NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up, always
tighten to the next alignment.
PR260
7. Install the wheel and tighten to 40 ft-lb (steel wheels)
or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels).
8. Remove the ATV from the support stand.