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4. Secure the brake calipers to the knuckle with two
new “patch-lock” cap screws tightened to 20 ft-lb
(27.2 N-m).
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5. Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts in 20
ft-lb increments to a final torque of 40 ft-lb (54.4
N-m) (steel wheel), 60 ft-lb (81.6 N-m) (aluminum
wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (108.8 N-m) (alumi-
num wheel w/chrome nuts).
6. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
Drive Axles
REMOVING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheels.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. Remove the hubs (see Hub Assembly in this sec-
tion).
4. Slide the hub out of the knuckle and set aside.
5. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
knuckle to the upper A-arm. Discard the lock nut.
NOTE: Never reuse a lock nut. Once a lock nut has
been removed, it must be replaced with a new lock
nut.
6. While holding the drive axle stationary, pull the top
of the knuckle out and down until it is free of the
drive axle.
7. Place a drain pan under the vehicle to contain any oil
leakage.
8. Pull out sharply on the axle to dislodge the splines
from the gear case. Remove the axle.
NOTE: Keeping the axle level will aid in removal.
9. Repeat for other side.
REMOVING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Remove the outer tie rods from the knuckle; then
remove the lower and upper ball joint cap screws
taking care not to strip the threads on the ball joint
shaft; then, using a rubber mallet, tap the end of the
axle and free it from the knuckle assembly. Repeat
for the other side. Discard lock nuts. Inspect cap
screws and replace if damaged.
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2. Pull the steering knuckle away from the axle.
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3. Place a drain pan under the vehicle to contain any oil
leakage; then pull out sharply on the axle to dislodge
the splines from the gear case. Remove the axle.
4. Repeat for other side.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING AXLES
NOTE: Always clean and inspect the drive axle
components to determine if any service or replace-
ment is necessary.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to use a slide hammer or gear case/axle
damage will occur.
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