2011 Arctic Cat 450/550/650/700/1000 ATV Service Manual, Page 231Get this manual
2Wipe away excess grease to access the retaining ringUsing an awl, remove the circlip
5Inspect the splines of the shaft, the bearing ring, and the housing for damageNOTE: If any damage is apparent to the splines, the bearing ring, andor the housing, the drive axle must be replaced as an assembly
6Using side-cutters (or suitable substitute), remove the small clamp from the shaft
3Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring securing the bearing ring to the shaftNote the direction of the bearing for assembling purposes