Rear Bearing Carrier; Carrier Removal; Carrier Disassembly / Inspection - Polaris Outlaw 500 Service Manual

7. Insert and torque the a-arm mount bolts to 30 ft.lbs. (41
Nm).
Carrier Bolt Torque:
30 ft.lbs. (41 Nm)
8. Follow chain adjustment procedures.
9. Torque remaining rear housing fasteners to 30 ft.lbs. (41
Nm) after completion of chain adjustment.
10. Install rear hubs, cone washer and nut. Verify cone washer
domed side faces outward. Torque hub nut to 90 ft.lbs. (122
Nm) and install cotter pin.

REAR BEARING CARRIER

Carrier Removal

1. Remove rear wheel and hub.
2. Remove upper carrier bolt and secure upper A-arm out of
the way. Tip hub carrier outward and remove shaft end from
carrier. Remove lower carrier bolt.
BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION

Carrier Disassembly / Inspection

1. Remove outer snap ring.
2. From the back side, tap on the outer bearing race with a drift
punch in the reliefs as shown.
NOTE: Drive bearing out evenly by tapping on outer
race only. Once bearing is at bottom of casting,
support casting on outer edges so bearing can be
removed.
3. Inspect bearing.
NOTE: Due to extremely close tolerances and
minimal wear, the bearings must be inspected
visually, and by feel.
hand, inspect for rough spots, discoloration, or
corrosion. The bearings should turn smoothly and
quietly, with no detectable up and down movement
and minimal movement sideways between inner and
outer race.
4. Inspect bearing housing for scratches, wear or damage.
Replace housing if damaged.
While rotating bearings by
5.25
5