Polaris RANGER XP 700 4X4 Service Manual page 238

FINAL DRIVE
NOTE: The two top gearcase / axle tube bolts (B) on
the left side are installed into the frame later in this
assembly procedure.
B
2 Bolts
B
4. Fit the rear axle assembly up to the frame. Slide the rear
driveshaft yoke (A) onto the rear gearcase input shaft.
5. Fit the rear axle assembly up to frame. Attach the rear axle
assembly to the shocks. Leave the shock bolts finger tight
until assembly is complete.
NOTE: Use a jack or another person to assist with
the rear axle assembly installation.
NOTE: Use caution when removing the rear axle
assembly. Extra jacks maybe needed to raise the
rear axle assembly safely.
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6.
NOTE: Use a floor jack to help align the rear axle
assembly for the U-bolt installation.
4 Bolts
7.
A
8.
Install the four U-bolts. Align the U-bolts with the white
marks previously made on the axle tube for proper rear axle
alignment.
U-bolt Alignment Marks
Install the U-bolt nuts, but do not tighten the nuts.
Install the two frame to gearcase bolts (B). Torque the
gearcase bolts on both sides of the gearcase to 60 ft. lbs.
(81 Nm).
B
Axle Tube to Gear Case Bolt Torque:
60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm)