Rear Gearcase; Gearcase Removal - Polaris 2009 Ranger RZR 800 EFI Manual

FINAL DRIVE

REAR GEARCASE

Gearcase Removal

1. Drain the fluid from the rear gearcase and remove the rear
drive shafts from each side of the rear gearcase.
See "REAR DRIVE SHAFT" on page 7.26
2. Remove the exhaust pipe and exhaust silencer to allow for
gearcase removal.
Silencer
Remove
3. RZR "S" Only: Remove the (4) bolts retaining the rear
rack cab frame to the rear suspension plate. Remove the
upper A-arm bolts, lower rear A-arm bolts, and plate.
Suspension
Plate
4. Remove the (2) rear gearcase mount bracket fasteners and
mount bolt and remove bracket from vehicle.
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5.
Remove
6.
Remove
Remove
7.
Remove
NOTE: If the splined coupler doesn't slide off the
input shaft on the rear gearcase, use a screwdriver
to hold back the coupler while pulling the rear
gearcase back further to disengage it.
8.
Remove the fasteners and bracket that secure the rear
gearcase to the transmission.
Remove the (4) fasteners and remove the rear mount from
the rear gearcase.
Remove
Pull the rear gearcase towards the rear of the vehicle to
disengage it from the transmission.
Remove the vent line and lift the rear gearcase upward and
on its side to remove it from the vehicle.