Polaris RANGER 2x4 Manual page 167

FINAL DRIVE
FRONT DRIVE AXLE
INSTALLATION (4X4 & 6X6)
1. Install new spring ring on drive shaft. Apply an
anti--seize compound to splines. Align splines of
drive shaft with front gearcase and install by
lightly tapping on drive shaft with rubber faced
hammer.
2. Install drive shaft in strut.
3. Install lower ball joint, torque nut to 25 ft. lbs. (34.5
Nm) and install new cotter pin.
4. Install hub and tighten spindle nut to 40 ft. lbs. (55
Nm).
Front Spindle Nut Torque
40 ft. lbs. (55 Nm)
DRIVESHAFT AND CV JOINT
HANDLING TIPS
Care should be exercised during driveshaft removal
or when servicing CV joints. Driveshaft components
are precision parts.
Cleanliness and following these instructions is very
important to ensure proper shaft function and a
normal service life.
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The complete driveshaft and joint
should be handled by getting hold of
the interconnecting shaft to avoid
disassembly or potential damage to
the driveshaft joints.
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Over-angling of joints beyond their
capacity could result in boot or joint
damage.
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Make sure surface-ground areas
and splines of shaft are protected
during handling to avoid damage.
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Do not allow boots to come into
contact with sharp edges or hot
engine and exhaust components.
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The driveshaft is not to be used as a
lever arm to
suspension components.
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Never use a hammer or sharp tools
to remove or to install boot clamps.
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Be sure joints are thoroughly clean
and that the proper amount and type
of grease is used to refill when joint
boots are replaced and when joints
are cleaned. Refer to text for grease
capacity of CV joints and CV joint
boots.
position other
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