Polaris RANGER 2x4 Manual page 214

REAR DIFFERENTIAL
LINKAGE
INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT
Rear Differential Linkage rod adjustment is necessary when symptoms include:
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The rear differential does not go into
the "Locked Position"
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The rear differential does not go into
the "Unlocked Position"
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Excessive gear clash (Continuous
clicking noise
differential not
engaged)
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Differential selector moves out of
desired position
1. Inspect linkage cable, clevis pins, and pivot
bushings and replace if worn or damaged.
2. Place differential lock lever in a neutral position,
centered between the Lock and Unlocked
positions (Ill 1).
Neutral Position
Ill. 1
3. With two wrenches loosen the jam nuts and back
both of the jam nuts off (Ill. 2).
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caused by the
being properly
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Back Off Both Jam Nuts
Ill. 2
4. Move the rear differential bell crank to 90 degrees
(inline with the axle) (Ill. 3).
NOTE: Before you tighten the jam nuts in Step 5, be
sure the differential lock lever is in the neutral position
(Step1).
Bell Crank at 90 Degrees
Ill. 3
5. Hold the bellcrank in the 90 degree position. Hand
tighten the jam nuts to the mounting bracket.
NOTE: If replacing the rear differential cable, it is
advisable to have the threads and jam nuts centered
on the mounting brackets. This will ease any future
differential cable adjustments for the user.
FINAL DRIVE