Tools Required:
- Jack and Jack stands
- Socket wrench set
- Screwdriver
- Pliers
- Axle Nut Socket
Instructions:
1. Safety Precautions:
- Park the ATV on a flat and level surface.
- Engage the parking brake.
- Block the front wheels to prevent the ATV from rolling.
2. Raise the ATV:
- Using a jack and jack stands, carefully raise the left side of the ATV until the left rear tire is off the ground.
- Make sure it's securely supported before continuing.
3. Remove the Left Rear Wheel:
- Locate the lug nuts holding the left rear wheel.
- Use a socket wrench to loosen and remove the lug nuts.
- Slide the wheel off the axle.
4. Remove the Brake Caliper:
- Locate the brake caliper attached to the left rear axle.
- Use a screwdriver and pliers to remove the brake caliper retaining pins.
- Carefully remove the brake caliper from the rotor.
- Hang it securely out of the way using a bungee cord or wire.
5. Remove the Axle Nut:
- Use a deep-well axle nut socket to loosen and remove the axle nut from the left rear axle.
6. Separate the Axle from the Differential:
- Locate the bolts securing the left rear axle to the differential.
- Use a socket wrench to loosen and remove the bolts.
- Carefully separate the axle from the differential.
7. Slide Out the Axle:
- While holding the outer CV joint, slide the left rear axle out of the ATV hub.
- Be careful not to damage the CV boot.
8. Inspect:
- Inspect the axle for any signs of damage or wear.
- If necessary, replace the axle accordingly.
9. Reassemble:
- Carefully slide the axle back into the ATV hub, aligning the CV joint with the differential.
- Attach the axle to the differential using the bolts you removed earlier. Tighten the bolts securely.
- Reattach the brake caliper to the rotor using the retaining pins. Tighten the pins securely.
- Replace the left rear wheel and secure it with the lug nuts.
- Lower the ATV carefully.
10. Test:
- Perform a test drive to ensure that the left rear axle is functioning properly.
11. Post-Maintenance:
- Perform a routine inspection to ensure that all components are properly installed and functioning correctly.
