CHAPTER 5 FINAL DRIVE ATV SERVICE MANUAL 09.0
CHAPTER 5 FINAL DRIVE. 5-
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5.3 b. FRONT HUB INSTALLATION 4X4 (ATV400-2 / ATV400-2B)
1. Inspect the hub strut bearing surface for
wear or damage.
2. Apply grease to drive axle spindle.
3. Install spindle through the backside of the
hub strut. Install the hub onto the spindle.
4. Install spindle nut and tighten to
specification.
5. Install a new cotter pin. Tighten nut slightly
if necessary to align cotter pin holes.
6. Rotate wheel and check for smooth
operation. Bend both ends of cotter pin
around end of Spindle in different
directions.
7. Install hub cap.
8. Rotate hub. It should rotate smoothly
without binding or rough spots or side play.
9. Install brake caliper using new bolts.
Tighten bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION: New bolts have a pre-applied
locking. agent which is destroyed upon
removal. Always use new brake caliper
mounting bolts upon assembly.
10. Install wheel and wheel nuts and tighten
evenly in a cross pattern to specified
torque.