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Drive System
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.
The “1” or “3.1” on the lower-right corner indicates a
3.1:1 gear set ratio (11:34 teeth).
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when performing service procedures in this section.
Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appro-
priate tool description.
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Department.
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 igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
The front drive actuator is located on the side of the front
drive input housing. With the engine stopped and the
ignition switch in the ON position, a momentary “whir-
ring” sound can be heard each time the front drive selec-
tor switch is shifted. If no sound is heard, see Electrical
System. If the actuator runs constantly or makes squeal-
ing or grinding sounds, the actuator must be replaced.
REMOVING
1. Disconnect the connector on the actuator harness.
2. Remove the mounting cap screw from the driveshaft
side of the actuator.
KC293A
3. Remove the mounting cap screw from below the
actuator on the suspension side.
KC294A
4. Loosen but do not remove the mounting cap screw at
the front of the actuator; then slide the actuator to the
rear enough to clear the slotted mounting tab and the
selector shaft.
KC295A
INSTALLING
1. Lubricate the O-ring on the actuator; then ensure that
all mounting surfaces are clean and free of debris.
2. Align the actuator with the selector shaft and slide it
forward onto the shaft taking care to engage the cap
screw in the slot of the front mounting tab.
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.)
Description
p/n
Backlash Measuring Tool
0544-010
CV Boot Clamp Tool
0444-120
Gear Case Seal Installer Tool
0444-224
Internal Hex Socket
0444-104
Pinion Gear/Shaft Removal Tool
0444-127
Slide Hammer Kit
0444-225
Multi-Seal Remover
0644-180