Bushing Replacement; Installation - Polaris 2009 Sportsman XP 850 Service Manual

FINAL DRIVE

Bushing Replacement

1. Check bearing carrier bushings and shafts for excessive
wear or damage.
2. If replacement is required, slide shafts out and remove the
bushings with a drift punch.
3. Thoroughly clean the bearing carrier and inspect for
excessive wear or damage. Replace rear bearing carrier if
damaged.
4. Install new shafts and bushings. Press the bushings into the
bearing carrier until they are flush with the mating surface.
5. Grease the the rear bearing carrier fittings after it has been
installed and the rear A-arms have been attached.
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Installation

1. Install drive shaft axle through the backside of the bearing
carrier. Be sure bushings and pivot tubes are installed.
2. Install the fasteners that attach the rear bearing carrier to the
upper and lower A-arms. Torque bolts to specification.
Rear Bearing Carrier Bolts:
Upper: 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)
Lower: 45 ft. (61 Nm)
3. Apply grease to drive shaft axle splines.
4. Install rear wheel hub assembly, cone washers, and hand
tighten the castle nut. Install washers with domed side out.
Cone Washers
Wheel
Hub
Short Bolt
40 ft. lbs.
(54 Nm)
Long Bolt
45 ft. lbs.
(61 Nm)
= T
Out