Rear Bearing Carrier; Inspection / Removal - Polaris 2009 Sportsman XP 850 Service Manual

FINAL DRIVE

REAR BEARING CARRIER

Inspection / Removal

1. Elevate rear of vehicle and safely support machine under
the frame area.
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls.
Be sure machine is secure before beginning this
service procedure. Always wear eye protection.
2. Check bearings for side play by grasping the top and bottom
of the tire firmly and checking for movement. The tire
should rotate smoothly without binding or rough spots.
3. Remove the (4) wheel nuts and remove the rear wheel.
4. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the rear wheel hub castle
nut. Remove the nut, and (2) cone washers from the rear
wheel hub assembly.
Castle Nut
Cone
Washers
5. Remove the two brake caliper mounting bolts.
CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use
wire to hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
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CAUTION
Cotter Pin
Remove
6. Remove the rear wheel hub assembly.
7. Remove the bolts that attach the rear bearing carrier to the
upper and lower A-arms.
8. Remove the bearing carrier from the rear drive shaft.
9. Rotate bearing by hand and check for smooth rotation.
Visually inspect bearing for moisture, dirt, or corrosion.