xp driveshaft removal

[tube]

im changing tracks on my xp, I have never owned a SKIDOO b4, came from AC, anywho any short cuts or directions on how to pull the drive shaft would be great. I assume after pulling the skid next would be to pull the chain and bottom gear, I assume the chaincase can remain bolted in? Is the doo shaft splined like the AC one, or do you have to do some disassembly on the PTO side as well? anyhelp would be appreciated. thx.

 

[cjgodden]

Take the brake disc side apart before the chaincase side. if you take the chaincase side apart first the shaft will bind up on the brake disc and its a pain. the chain case is rivited to the chassis, no need to remove the inner half.

 

[Skidoox]

Set the parking brake.
Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
Place a drain pan under chaincase bottom area.
Loosen chaincase cover screws and pull cover.
Remove and discard chaincase cover screws.
Pull cover to remove it.
Remove the upper sprocket screw and washer.
Release tension from drive chain by unscrewing
the tensioner adjustment screw.
Remove tensioner adjustment screw and discard
sealingwasher if present.
Remove the tensioner.
Remove the lower sprocket circlip.
Remove sprockets and drive chain.
Release parking brake.
Remove belt guard.
Remove the brake disc protective cover.
Remove the caliper protector retained by 4
screws.
Remove the circlip securing disc brake to drive
shaft.
Turn drive axle to align brake disc slots with
caliper bracket screws.
Remove and discard caliper screws (4) behind
disc brake.
From under frame, turn the LH bearing flange
counterclockwise to unlock it from frame.
Release drive axle sprockets from track and
at the same time, pull the drive axle assembly
(with bearings) toward braking mechanism
side.
Remove and discard plastic cap at the brake
end of drive axle.
Insert DRIVE SHAFT PROTECTOR CAP
(P/N 529 036 146) into the brake end of drive
axle, narrow end first.
NOTE: Make sure brake disc holes are aligned in
order to see caliper mounting bolts holes.
Install the CALIPER PULLER (P/N 529 036 145)
on the brake caliper, through brake disc slots.
Turn puller center bolt clockwise to separate
axle shaft bearing from caliper.
Move the drive axle assembly toward right, into
chaincase.
When brake disc is out of splines, remove it.
Remove caliper from axle shaft.
Do not let caliper hang by the hose
and do not stretch or twist the hose.
NOTE: Make sure track is well positioned (high and
forward) to ease drive axle removal.
Move the drive axle assembly right end out of
the chaincase, then towards the right side to
remove it from vehicle.

 

[Skidoox]

Installation

NOTE: Make sure track iswell positioned (high and
forward) to ease drive axle installation.

1. Insert new drive axle assembly [P1] into vehicle
toward left side, through brake area.
2. Now insert drive axle toward right side into
chaincase.
3. Lock the bearing flange on frame.
NOTE: Ensure bearing flange is properly locked.
Tabsmust be properly inserted in frame.
4. Clean brake caliper bearing shoulder with fine
steel wool.
5. Apply Loctite 767 (antiseize lubricant) (P/N 293
800 070) on drive shaft splines and on caliper
bracket bearing shoulder.
6. Insert brake disc into caliper. The brake disc
collar must be pointed toward the frame.
7. Align brake disc splines with drive shaft splines
and push the disc on the shaft.
8. Push the caliper bracket over drive shaft bearing.
9. Align caliper bracket holes with bearing flange
holes and install new caliper screws
10.HAND TORQUE each caliper bracket screws
in a criss-cross sequence until bracket is correctly
positioned against frame.
NOTICE Never use an impact tool to tighten
caliper screws. The caliper bracket could crack.
11. Torque screws to 25 N•m (18 lbf•ft).
12. Install the brake disc circlip.
13. Make sure clips on brake pads pins are correctly
installed as per the following pictures.
14. Depress brake lever to seat brake pads against
disc brake.
15. Install the disc brake protective cover.
16. Install the belt guard.
17. Set the parking brake.
18. Insert a new chain tensioner bolt sealingwasher
[P2.2] on drive chain tensioner adjustment
screw and install in chaincase.
19. Install drive gears and chain.
22. Install the lower sprocket circlip.
23. Install the upper sprocket.
24. Torque to 48N•m(35 lbf•ft).
25. Tighten tensioner adjustment screw BY HAND
until resistance is strong enough that it can not
be turned by hand.
26. Hold tensioner adjustment screw and tighten
lock nut to 36 N•m (27 lbf•ft).
27. Install chaincase cover with new screws
[P2.1].
NOTE: Ensure O-ring is positioned correctly in the
chaincase cover groove.
28. Tighten chaincase cover screws in accordance
with the following sequence.
29. Torque chaincase cover screws to 10 N•m
(89 lbf•in).
30.Remove the magnetic check plug on the left
side of chaincase.
NOTE: It is normal to find metallic particles stuck
to magnetic check plug. Remove metallic particles
if needed.
31. Pour approximately 250 ml (8.5 oz. US) of recommended
oil in chaincase by the filler hole
until oil comes out by the magnetic check plug
hole.
32. Reinstall magnetic check plug and torque it to
6N•m(53 lbf•in).
33. Reinstall the filling plug on chaincase cover.
34. Connect the speed sensor connector.

 

[MoPow]

Skidoox,

Thanks, these are the best instructions I have EVER seen. I don't need them now, but have saved them for when I doo.