Front Drive Shaft; Drive Shaft Removal - Polaris Ranger RZR SW Service Manual

NOTE: Refer to the photos below to ensure proper
placement of the tie rod end.
42.5 ft. lbs.
58 (Nm)
8. Torque the tie rod end fastener to specification and install
a new cotter pin.
Tie Rod End Fastener:
42.5 ft. lbs. (58 Nm)
9. Torque wheel hub nut to specification and install a new
cotter pin. Tighten nut slightly if necessary to align cotter
pin holes.
80 ft. lbs.
(108 Nm)
Wheel Hub Castle Nut:
80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm)
Tie Rod End
= T
NEW Cotter Pin
= T
10. Install wheel and (4) wheel nuts. Torque wheel nuts to
specification.
Wheel Nuts:
Steel Wheels: 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm)
Aluminum Wheels: 30 ft. lbs. + 90° (1/4 turn)
11. Rotate wheel and check for smooth operation. Bend both
ends of cotter pin around end of spindle in different
directions.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Drive Shaft Removal

1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine under
the frame area.
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.
Castle Nut
Cone
Washers
4. Remove 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.
FINAL DRIVE
= T
Cotter Pin
7.5
7