Rear Bearing Carrier; Bearing Carrier Inspection / Removal - Polaris 2013 RANGER RZR S Service Manual

FINAL DRIVE

REAR BEARING CARRIER

Bearing Carrier Inspection / Removal

1. Elevate rear of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls.
Be sure machine is secure before beginning this
service procedure. Wear eye protection when
removing bearings and seals.
2. Check bearings for side play by grasping the top and
bottom of the tire firmly and checking for movement.
The tire should rotate smoothly without binding or
rough spots.
3. Remove the (4) wheel nuts and remove rear wheel.
4. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the rear wheel hub
castle nut. Remove the nut, and (2) cone washers
from the rear wheel hub assembly.
Castle Nut
Cone
Washers
5. Remove the two brake caliper mounting bolts.
CAUTION: Do not hang caliper by the brake line. Use
wire to hang caliper to prevent damage to brake line.
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CAUTION
Cotter Pin
Remove
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6. Remove the rear wheel hub assembly.
7. Remove the bolts that attach the rear bearing carrier
to the upper and lower A-arms.
8. Remove the bearing carrier from the rear drive shaft.
9. Rotate bearing by hand and check for smooth
rotation. Visually inspect bearing for moisture, dirt, or
corrosion. Replace bearing if any of these things are
evident.