Strut Casting Seal Replacement - Polaris Magnum 2x4 Service Manual

FINAL DRIVE
Strut Casting Seal Replacement
Strut Casting Seal Replacement
1. Disassemble front hub. Refer to page 7.4.
2. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut from the A
arm ball joint. Separate A-arm from ball joint.
3. Remove the spindle and axle assembly from the
strut casting bearing by pulling the strut outward
as shown. Drive out the old seal, taking care not
to damage the tapered roller bearing. Install the
new seal until it bottoms against the shoulder in
the strut casting.
4. Apply grease to the seal inner lip, reinstall the
spindle and axle assembly.
5. Reinstall the A arm to the ball joint. Torque to 25
ft.
Ibs. (3.5 kg-m).
NOTE: If the cotter pin hole does not align at the
above torque, tighten slightly until the cotter pin hole
aligns and install the pin with open ends
toward rear
of
machine.
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Polaris Industries Inc.