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5. Secure the bearing ring with the snap ring making
sure the sharp side of the snap ring faces away from
the boot.
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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 circlip.
NOTE: Pull the bearing ring out of the housing until
it contacts the circlip; then slide the ring in half way.
This will purge air from the housing and ensure the
bearing is packed properly.
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7. Slide the boot over the housing; then using the boot
clamp pliers, secure the boot with the clamp.
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8. Inspect the axle components for correct positioning
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 35 ft-lb.
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 caliper was removed, position it on the
knuckle and secure with existing cap screws. Tighten
the brake caliper cap screws to 20 ft-lb.
5. Pump up the hand brake lever; then engage the brake
lever lock.
6. Tighten the hub hex nut (from step 3) to 200 ft-lb;
then install and spread a new cotter pin making sure
each side of the pin is flush to the hub nut.
7. Install the wheel. Tighten to 40 ft-lb.
8. Remove the ATV from the support stand and release
the brake lever lock.
INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Position the drive axle in the gear case and steering
knuckle; then insert the upper A-arm ball joint into
the steering knuckle. Secure with a cap screw tight-
ened to 35 ft-lb.
2. Slide the hub w/brake disc into position in the steer-
ing knuckle followed by a washer and hex nut.
Tighten finger-tight at this time.
3. Install the brake caliper on the steering knuckle.
Tighten to 20 ft-lb; then pump up the hand brake
lever and engage the brake lever lock.
4. Tighten the hub hex nut (from step 2) to 200 ft-lb;
then install and spread a new cotter pin making sure
each side of the pin is flush to the hub nut.
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.
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