Final Drive / Wheel / Tire; Front Gearcase Lubrication; Front Gearcase Fluid Level Check; Front Gearcase Fluid Change - Polaris ACE 900 2017 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

FINAL DRIVE / WHEEL / TIRE

FRONT GEARCASE LUBRICATION

NOTICE
It is important to follow the front gearcase maintenance
intervals described in the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Regular fluid level inspections should be performed as
The front gearcase fluid level should be checked and
changed in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Be sure vehicle is positioned on a level surface when
checking or changing the fluid.
• Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly and
unobstructed.

FRONT GEARCASE FLUID LEVEL CHECK

The fill plug is located on the bottom right side of the front
gearcase. Access the fill plug through the right front
wheel well. Maintain fluid level even with the bottom of
the fill plug hole.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface.
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2. Remove the fill plug
3. If fluid level is not even with the bottom threads, add
the recommended fluid as needed. Do not overfill.
4. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification.
TORQUE
Fill / Drain Plug Torque:
10 ft-lbs (14 Nm)
2.38
well.
and check the fluid level.

FRONT GEARCASE FLUID CHANGE

The drain plug is located on the bottom of the front
gearcase. Access the drain plug through the access hole
in the frame underneath the front gearcase.
1. Remove the fill plug.
2. Place a drain pan under the front gearcase drain
plug.
3. Remove the drain plug
completely.
4. Clean the drain plug magnetic surface.
5. Reinstall the drain plug and torque to specification.
6. Add the recommended amount of fluid through the fill
hole. Maintain the fluid level even with the bottom
threads of the fill plug hole.
FLUID CAPACITY
Recommended Front Gearcase Fluid:
Demand Drive Fluid 2877922 (quart)
Capacity:6.75–7.6 oz. (200–225 ml)
7. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification.
TORQUE
Fill / Drain Plug Torque:
10 ft-lbs (14 Nm)
8. Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly.
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and allow fluid to drain
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