6-2
Drive System
NOTE: Some photographs and illustrations used
in this section are used for clarity purposes only
and are not designed to depict actual conditions.
NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
in Section 1.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the
technician when servicing the gear case.
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Parts Department.
General Information
All gear cases are tagged beneath a cover bolt. This tag
is marked with a production date code, sequence code,
and a ratio code.
A. A “6” or “3.6” on the lower-right corner indi-
cates a 3.6:1 gear set ratio (10:36 teeth).
B. A “1” or “3.1” on the lower-right corner indi-
cates a 3.1:1 gear set ratio (11:34 teeth).
C. A “4.0” on the lower-right corner indicates a
4.0:1 gear set ratio (9:36 teeth).
The die-cast aluminum housings have been assembled
with thread-rolling screws (trilobular). When assem-
bling with these screws, start the screws carefully into
the housing; then use the following torque values.
Specifications regarding the gear cases (capacities,
lubricant type, etc.) can be found in Section 1 of this
manual.
Front Drive Actuator
NOTE: The actuator is not a serviceable compo-
nent. If it is defective, it must be replaced.
NOTE: The actuator will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
The front drive actuator is located on the left side of
the front drive input housing. With the engine stopped
and the ignition switch in the ON position, a momen-
tary “whirring” sound can be heard each time the front
drive selector switch is shifted. If no sound is heard,
see Section 5. If the actuator runs constantly or makes
squealing or grinding sounds, the actuator must be
replaced.
REMOVING
1. Remove the front inner fender panels; then discon-
nect the connector on the actuator harness.
2. Using a T-30 torx wrench, remove the mounting
cap screw from the driveshaft side of the actuator.
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3. Remove the mounting cap screw from below the
actuator on the suspension side.
Description
p/n
CV Boot Clamp Tool
0444-120
Pinion Gear/Shaft Removal Tool
0444-127
Gear Case Seal Installater Tool
0444-224
Slide Hammer Kit
0444-225
Internal Hex Socket
0444-104
Size
New Housing
Reassembled
Housing
M6
(Torx T-30 Recess)
8-9.5 ft-lb
6.5-9 ft-lb
M8
(Torx T-40 Recess)
25-31 ft-lb
21-25 ft-lb
M10
(Torx T-50 Recess)
37-45.5 ft-lb
31-38 ft-lb
Ring Gear Backlash
0.28-0.38 mm (0.011-0.015 in.)
Ring Gear End Play
0.1-0.2 mm (0.004-0.008 in.)
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