Polaris RANGER 2x4 Manual page 200

10. Remove the two bolts that secure the rear axle
housing to the frame.
11. Mark the positions of the the four U--bolts that
secure the axle to the frame. This will aid with
proper U--bolt and axle placement during
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reassembly.
Mark U--bolt Positions
12. Loosen the four U--bolts. Loosen each U--bolt nut
a few turns at a time, this will reduce stress on all
of the U--bolts during U--bolt removal.
Loosen U--bolts
FINAL DRIVE