Front Gearcase; Gearcase Removal; Gearcase Installation - Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual

FINAL DRIVE

FRONT GEARCASE

GEARCASE REMOVAL

1. Stop engine and place gear selector in Park.
2. Refer to "FRONT DRIVE SHAFT - Drive Shaft
Removal" and remove both front drive shafts from
the front gearcase.
3. Remove the propshaft from the front gearcase. (see
"PROPSHAFT SERVICE").
4. Disconnect the wire harness above the front
gearcase (Item 1) and remove the harness (Item 3)
from the retaining dart.
5. Remove the vent line (Item 4) from the front
gearcase.
6. Remove the (4) bolts (Item 2) securing the front
gearcase to frame.
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7. Remove the gearcase from the front LH wheel well
area and slide it between the upper and lower A-arm.

GEARCASE INSTALLATION

1. Install the gearcase back into the vehicle through the
left-hand wheel well area, between the upper and
lower A-arms.
2. Install the propshaft onto the front gearcase input
shaft. Use a NEW spring pin in the front propshaft.
3. Install the (4) bolts that secure the front gearcase to
the frame and torque to specification.
9850043 R01 - 2017-2021 RANGER 500 / 570 Service Manual
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