How to remove axel from 2005 Arctic cat 400 4x4

[@vb1gbg]

Thank you! Edit: Turns out, my AC500 05' has the white cap cv axles with the ball button. I found out when I tried looking for the big retaining ring and noticed it didn't exist. I ended up taking each bearing ball out by turning the bearing and pushing each ball out from the inside. Once each ball was out, the bearing housing was able to slide out. I almost skipped removing the bearing and just replacing the boot, but I'm glad I didn't. I found a lot of tiny rocks in the bearings. Luckily, they don't appear scratched. That little ball button does appear to be on some 05' ACs though. Maybe they started with the 500 series though. Either way, your video still helped me dive in and find the solution. Thanks again!

[@littlebiggie8286]

I know I'm just a little bit late lol. I'm just glad I finally found someone who has the exact same problem as me and knows how to fix it.

[@whynotjusttry5401]

Glad I could help.

[@McDIY]

I have a 2005 500 4wd and like mentioned, this model did not have the pin that you push in before pulling out. However you to still push the axle all the way in, line it up in a straight line from the differential and give it a yank to pull the entire half axle out. Make sure the quad is properly secured and stable before yanking. I just pull both rears out a few minutes ago and replaced with new axles. Old axles are ok but need CV boots and then they will be spares.

[@camaro69green31]

Love you reversing the A arm bolt. Great tip. Too bad Cats engineers didn't think of that? Well done.

[@whynotjusttry5401]

Thanks for watching. I glad it help. Just made sense to me.

[@davidingram353]

Did a CV boot on my 2015 400 this morning and it is the same as yours. I also watched some DIY video's and it seems that the white inner sleeves are the ones that you have to push in on the shaft and pull on the sleeve to remove it.

[@adammenke229]

How did you pull and spin

[@whynotjusttry5401]

Put one foot up against the ATV, grab the axel shaft, turn and give it a hard quick pull. It will come out. Try to keep the CV joint straight. As you pull.

[@callmeorangez-5916]

Mines a 2007 but it’s the same but I keep turning and pulling but it won’t come out

[@whynotjusttry5401]

Did you manage to get it out? If it’s not the one with the ball that you have to push in and hold it and then pull out, you will just have to pull harder. They can be hard to pull out. Sometimes you have to push in and slam on it when pulling.

[@johngilson8820]

Thank you for this video. I have an 04 I need to do an axle on. Same deal with it, no luck pushing in an pulling. Really appreciate the info

[@whynotjusttry5401]

Did you manage to get it out? It can be difficult. Hope the video helped

[@johngilson8820]

@@whynotjusttry5401 will be working on it this week. Just got the parts yesterday.

[@whynotjusttry5401]

@@johngilson8820 reach out to me if you have any issues and I will see If I can help.

[@itzpotater8418]

so mine is like this but i cant seem to get it back together after, theres not enough coming through of the splines and threads to be able to put the castle nuts back on unless i dont put the seals in

[@whynotjusttry5401]

Did you get it figured out?

[@itzpotater8418]

@@whynotjusttry5401 yeah the center of the old bearing was siezed onto the hub and I got one off but the other one from the hub with the rotor I can't get off and I can't take the rotor off because the bolts have rusted away

[@hectornieves76]

This was my exact issue! Thanks for the info!

[@whynotjusttry5401]

I know the frustration. Glad to help.

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

I'm about to do this job on my 2004 400. I want to know how to pull HARD without rocking it off the jack and stands! That sort-of snap ring at the inner spline end scares me!

[@whynotjusttry5401]

Put one foot up against the ATV. I hope you were successful.

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

@@whynotjusttry5401 It was easier than I thought. It's all in the wrist.

[@abgarcia117]

My high,and reverse will not make my artic cat run, it only runs on low gear,, is the problem the axle or transmission ?

[@whynotjusttry5401]

I would be looking at transmission for that one.

[@abgarcia117]

Thanks..when its on high or low it just raddles

[@whynotjusttry5401]

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[@wagnark1234]

I have the same machine. It’s stuck in 2x4. I can hear the actuator when I switch from 4x4 to 2x4 but nothing happens. I looked closer and I see the boot is ripped on the front driveshaft that goes to the front differential. (Not sure if I’m using right words here. Lol) have you had this issue?

[@whynotjusttry5401]

Yes, I have had an issue with it not going into 4x4. I had to take apart the actuator. The actuator actually cracked in actuator case. It sounded like it was working, but it was not engaging. I actually used some electrical tape and crazy glue to hold it together, as the replacement part was a crazy price. That was about 4 years ago and have not had another issue with it since. I have other videos on how to change a CV boot if you need some ideas on what to do for it. Let me know if you have any other questions. I’m always happy to help.

[@traptrap1968]

Did you do the deal while you had it apart?

[@whynotjusttry5401]

What deal are you referring to?

[@traptrap1968]

@@whynotjusttry5401 seal lol sorry

[@traptrap1968]

@Why Not Just Try my sons atv has a major leak and it looks like it is barely leaking from the seal but there is a ton of fluid on the floor. I am going it is just the seals

[@whynotjusttry5401]

@@traptrap1968 that is a common issue with mine as well.

[@whynotjusttry5401]

@@traptrap1968 I did not do the seal, it was already fairly new so I took a chance that it would be ok.

[@RayNichols-w9q]

Great information.

[@billyk44]

great video . I had the same problem,thank you

[@whynotjusttry5401]

I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@lifeofbrian7994]

Thanks man.

[@troysnyder6273]

Wait....so is there a ball or not

[@whynotjusttry5401]

No ball on the 2005 400cc, just pull!!