Concentric Swing Arm Removal - Polaris PREDATOR 2003 Service Manual

BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION

CONCENTRIC SWING ARM REMOVAL

A. Chain Slide
G. Washer
B. Mount Bolt
H. Nylok Nut
C. Spacer
I. Chain Guide
D. Seal
J. Sprocket Guard
E. Needle Bearing
K. Swing Arm Bolt & Nut
F. Thrust Bushing
L. Rear Foot Brake Assy.
K
L
Removal / Disassembly
1. Safely support the rear of the machine under the
main frame. Remove both rear wheels.
2. Remove drive chain.
3. Remove rear caliper.
Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake line.
Brake line damage may result.
4. Remove rear wheels and/or hubs.
5. Remove lower shock bolt.
6. Remove the foot brake assembly.
7. Remove the nylok nut (H) and washers (G) from the
mount bolt (B).
8. Remove the mount bolt (B) from the swing arm.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the seals (D) and
bearings (E) during swingarm removal.
9. Remove swingarm from the frame.
5.12
Swing Arm
F
G
B
I
J
A
F
C
E
D
10. If needed, remove the thrust bushing (F) and
swingarm seal (D) from swingarm.
11. If needed, remove the roller bearings from the
swingarm (E).
12. Clean and inspect parts for wear. Replace worn
parts.
Installation
1. Reverse the steps above in the
Removal/Disassembly procedure.
2. Torque the mount bolt (H) to 95 ft.lbs. (129 Nm).
95 ft.lbs.
H
(129 Nm)
G