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FINAL DRIVE
REAR GEARCASE
Removal
1. Place ATV on a level surface and place transmission in
‘PARK’.
2. Loosen both rear wheel nuts.
3. Loosen both rear center hub nuts.
4. Lift and safely support rear of ATV so that the rear wheels
are off the ground.
5. Remove the roll pin from the rear transmission yoke and
pull vent line off the gearcase.
6. Remove both rear wheels and center hub nuts.
NOTE: Hub removal is not required to remove CV
shafts.
7. Remove both upper hub carrier bolts. Tilt hubs outward and
remove both CV shafts.
8. Remove the upper and lower bolts from the gearcase
mounts.
9. Pull gearcase out the rear of the vehicle. Some prying and
tapping with a soft-face hammer may be required. Use care
not to damage other components.
Disassembly and Inspection
1. Drain and properly dispose of used oil.
2. Remove the gearcase housing cover bolts and the gearcase
housing cover.
3. Remove the shim, thrust button, and thrust button shim
from the gearcase.
4. Remove rear bevel gear from the gearcase housing. cover.
Thrust Button
Shims