All Wheel Drive Gearcase; Removal - Polaris Hawkeye Repair Manual

ALL WHEEL DRIVE GEARCASE

Removal

1. Stop engine, place machine in gear and set parking brake.
2. Loosen right front wheel nuts slightly.
3. Elevate machine until the front wheels are off the ground
and support machine under footrest/frame area.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be sure
machine is secure before beginning this service proce-
dure. Wear eye protection when removing and installing
bearings and seals.
4. Remove wheel nuts and wheels.
5. To remove the gearcase, the following items must be
removed or disconnected so that the steering post brackets
can be accessed and the post raised up:
* Battery and cables
* Seat
* Fuel Tank
* Front Fender Assy
* Side Panels
* Head Light Harnesses
* AWD Hub Coil Harness
* Gearcase vent line
6. Remove the front bumper. (4 Bolts)
7. Remove the front splash guards. (two screws and six slips
per side)
8. Remove the center tank cover. (replace gas cap to avoid
spills)
9. Remove the front cab by loosening the 4 screws that attach
the cab to the frame. Turn the handlebars full left. Rotate
and lift the front cab around the steering / components.
10. Remove the fuel tank. (Chapter 4)
11. Remove the steering post brackets from the gearcase
mounting flange and bulkhead. Lift the steering post
assembly from the front gearcase and move toward the
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FINAL DRIVE
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