2007 Arctic Cat Prowler/Prowler XT ATVs Service Manual, Page 112Get this manual
Drive System NOTE: Some photographs and illustrations used in this section are used for clarity purposes only and are not designed to depict actual conditionsNOTE: Critical torque specifications are located in Section 10
NOTE: Lubricant on new pinion housing assembly could be greaseIf the front of the gear case is leaking at the rear drive boot, wipe excess lubricant from the bottom of the pinion housing; then operate the vehicle for period of timeInspect the pinion housing area for any signs of leakageIf lubricant is again on the bottom of the pinion housing, the seal must be replaced
Additional troubleshooting could include the following Bindingabrupt motion: CV boot torn (grease loss, foreign object damage, broken cage); gear lubricant loss or not filled (bearing seizure, broken gear teeth, seal leakage, bladder or hose leakage, missing fillerdrain plug) Noise from drive system: wheel or gear case bearing damage, improper gear backlash, improper assembly, low or no gear case lubricant Lockup: gear case lubricant loss or not filled, water contamination causing bearing seizure