Front Drive Shaft; Drive Shaft Removal - Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 2011 Service Manual

FINAL DRIVE
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Drive Shaft Removal
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine under
the frame area.
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CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls.
Be sure machine is secure before beginning this
service procedure. Wear eye protection when
removing bearings and seals.
2. Remove the (4) wheel nuts and remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the front wheel hub castle
nut. Remove the nut, and (2) cone washers from the front
wheel hub assembly.
4. Remove and discard the two front brake caliper mounting
bolts and remove the caliper from the brake disc (see
Chapter 9).
CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use
wire to hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
5. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
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6. Remove and discard the upper and lower ball joint pinch
bolts and nuts.
7. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on the bearing carrier
while removing the upper ball joint end.
8. Remove the drive shaft from the front bearing carrier.
9. With a short, sharp jerk, remove drive shaft from the front
gearcase.
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