Propshaft Service - Polaris GENERAL 2016 Service Manual

PROPSHAFT SERVICE

PROPSHAFT REMOVAL (2016-2017)
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this
procedure. Always wear eye protection.
2. Remove skid plate from the vehicle. Refer to "Skid
Plate Replacement"page 10.73 procedure.
3. Locate the prop shaft roll pin and use the Roll Pin
Removal Tool (2872608) to remove the roll pin.
Discard roll pin. Push the front prop shaft rearward to
remove it from the front gearcase input shaft.
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4. Slide the front propshaft
and remove it from the vehicle.
CAUTION
Use care not to damage brake lines when removing
propshafts.
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5. Remove the fasteners retaining the support bearing
6. Slide the rear prop shaft forward to remove it from the
7. Angle the front of the propshaft and support bearing
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off the rear propshaft
8. With the propshafts removed from the vehicle,
cover to the frame.
transmission output shaft.
downward, and move toward the front of the vehicle
to remove.
CAUTION
Use care not to damage brake lines when removing
propshafts.
inspect the shaft for cracks, damage from debris, and
straightness.
FINAL DRIVE
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