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Old 02-02-2008, 05:08 AM
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Default Front Differential Leak Arctic Cat 2002 500

Can someone please give me some help. I have an 2002 arctic cat 500 4x4. I moved the handle bar up about one inch for better steering control. The first time I took it out for a ride, I noticed later that I had a leak on the right side front axle seal. I then added gear oil to the front diff. but have'nt replaced the seal. I noticed fresh puddle of gear oil on my garge floor a few days later after a short ride. I continued to add gear oil before every ride and noticed that it leaked out after every ride. Should i replace the seal? I have 1000 miles on my odometer and have not adjusted or tightened any front end suspension parts since I bought it new in 2003 off the showroom floor. Could my negligence of not tightening the front end cause this? I immediately moved my handle bars back down to the original position upon noticing the first leak. Please help!!!!! Thanks
 
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Old 02-02-2008, 10:58 PM
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Default Front Differential Leak Arctic Cat 2002 500

ive replaced both front diff. seals. its easy. took about 30 min. per side. id replace it. i have 3500 miles on mine replaced them at 3200 for the first time. if you ride mud, sand ,ect... it will wear out quicker. i need to do the rear now cuz they are leaking. if you need assistance let me know.
 
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