High Lifter SPOOL LOCKER HONDA ATV - Manual (Page 2)

Note: When referring to the left or right side of the ATV, it will always be from the seated position.
Removing front drive shafts from the differential
1. Break loose the front tire lug nuts. Jack-up and block front of ATV until both front tires are off the
ground.
2. Remove front tires.
3. Drain gear oil from front differential.
4. Remove all inner fender and propeller shaft covers between differential and engine
5. Remove skid or bash plates.
6. Remove the hub nut.
7. Completely remove shock.
8. Remove the lower ball joint nut and separate the lower A-arm from the knuckle /brake panel assembly.
9. Pull the knuckle/brake panel assembly away from the drive shaft.
10. Support the knuckle/brake panel assembly so that it does not hang from the brake hose. Do not twist the
brake hose. (Note: Tie assembly up out of the way with rope or wire)
11. Give the drive shaft a sharp tug outward to remove it from the differential. Take care and brace the
ATV when tugging so it does not fall. Also, inspect the seals in the differential case for wear and damage.
For opposite side repeat steps 5 to 10.
Removing the differential
1. Remove all mounting hardware that secures the differential to the ATV.
a. Upper mounting nut, bolt, and collar
b. Front differential mounting bracket bolts and nuts
c. Front differential mounting bracket bolts and bracket
d. Rear mounting bolt
2. Push the front differential forward.
3. Pull the propeller shaft joint forward, and then separate the propeller shaft from the engine.
NOTE: Always take the propeller shaft off the engine first on Honda 300/400/450
4. Remove the propeller shaft from the differential.
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