Rear Gearcase Lubrication - Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 2007 Service Manual

To change gearcase lubricant:
A
B
10 ft. lbs (14 Nm)
1. Remove gearcase drain plug (B) (11 mm) located on the
bottom of the gearcase and drain oil. (The drain plug is
accessible through the skid plate.) Catch and discard used
oil properly.
2. Clean and reinstall drain plug (B) using a new sealing
washer (A). Toque to 10 ft.lbs. (14 Nm).
3. The fill plug can be accessed through the top hood area by
removing the storage box or by removing the left side panel
in the left wheel well.
Top View of Hood Area
LH Side Panel
4. Remove fill plug (8 mm hex) and check the O-ring.
Fill Plug
5. Fill with the recommended fluid amount (5 oz.) or to the
bottom of the fill plug hole threads.
Front Gearcase
6. Install fill plug and check for leaks.

Rear Gearcase Lubrication

REAR GEARCASE SPECIFICATIONS
Specified Lubricant:
ATV Angle Drive Fluid (PN 2871653)
Capacity: 18 oz. (532 ml)
Fill Plug Torque: 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)
Drain Plug Torque: 30-45 in. lbs. (3-5 Nm)
To check the level:
1. With machine on level ground and with the parking brake
on, remove fill plug from rear gearcase.
MAINTENANCE
Plug Threads
Fill with 5 oz.
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