Polaris 2009 Sportsman XP 850 Service Manual page 226

FINAL DRIVE
8. Install the (2) bolts securing the lower portion of the
steering post to the gearcase and torque to specification.
22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
Steering Post to Gearcase Bolts:
22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
9. Install the steering tie rod ends into the steering frog.
Torque the tie rod end fasteners to specification and install
new cotter pins.
NEW
Cotter Pin
Tie Rod to Steering Frog:
44 ft. lbs. (60 Nm)
10. Install the front cover and front rack (see Chapter 9).
11. Install the front propshaft onto the front gearcase input shaft
(see "FRONT PROPSHAFT - Installation").
12. Install both front drive shafts into the front gearcase (see
"FRONT DRIVE SHAFT - Installation").
13. Reinstall the front gearcase drain plug with a new O-ring
and torque to specification.
8.24
= T
44 ft. lbs.
(60 Nm)
Rod End
= T
14. Add the recommended amount of fluid through the fill hole.
Maintain the fluid level even with the bottom threads of the
fill plug hole.
Drain Plug
8-10 ft. lbs.
(11-14 Nm)
Recommended Front Gearcase Fluid:
Premium LT Demand Drive Fluid
(PN 2876251) (Quart)
Capacity: 9.3 oz. (275 ml)
15. Reinstall fill plug with a new O-ring and torque to
specification.
Drain / Fill Plug Torque:
8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm)
16. Check for external leaks.
17. If the ADC system was serviced, it must be properly bled
(see "ADC System Fluid Bleeding").
Fill Plug
8-10 ft. lbs.
(11-14 Nm)
Gearcase fluid
flush with the bottom
of thread area.
=
= T