Hub Installation - Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 2007 Service Manual

FINAL DRIVE
3. Drive bearing out evenly by tapping on outer race only.
Once bearing is at bottom of casting, support casting on
outer edges so bearing can be removed.
NOTE: Due to extremely close tolerances and
minimal wear, the bearings must be inspected
visually, and by feel.
hand, inspect for rough spots, discoloration, or
corrosion. The bearings should turn smoothly and
quietly, with no detectable up and down movement
and minimal movement sideways between inner and
outer race.
4. Inspect bearing hubstrut housing for scratches, wear or
damage. Replace hubstrut housing if damaged.
Bearing Installation
5. Thoroughly clean the hubstrut housing and the outer race
on the new bearing. Be sure that all oil residue has been
removed from each surface.
6. Apply Loctite RC ™ 680 to the outer circumference of the
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new bearing race and carefully install the new bearing into
the strut housing.
NOTE: Use care to not allow any of the Loctite
compound to get in the bearing.
7. Wipe the housing clean of any excess compound and install
the retaining ring.
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While rotating bearings by
Apply Loctite RC ™ 680
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Hub Installation

1. Inspect the hubstrut bearing surface for wear or damage.
2. Apply grease to drive axle spindle.
3. Install spindle through the backside of the hubstrut. Install
the hub onto the spindle.
4. Apply grease to washer and install with domed side out.
5. Install spindle nut and tighten to specification.
4X4 Spindle Nut Torque:
70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm)
6. Install a new cotter pin. Tighten nut slightly if necessary
to align cotter pin holes.
7. Rotate wheel and check for smooth operation. Bend both
ends of cotter pin around end of spindle in different
directions.
8. Install hub cap.
9. Rotate hub. It should rotate smoothly without binding or
rough spots or side play.
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Cone
Washer