Front Gearcase Lubrication (4X4) - Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 2007 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
2. The fluid should be at the bottom of the fill plug hole
threads.
Proper
Fluid
Level
To change lubricant:
1. Remove skid plate (if necessary).
2. Place a drain pan beneath the transmission oil drain plug
area.
3. Remove the drain plug and wipe the magnetic end clean to
remove accumulated metallic filings.
TRANSMISSION
Drain Plug
14 ft. lbs.
(19 Nm)
4. After the oil has drained completely, install the drain plug.
Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
5. Add the proper lubricant through the fill plug hole until the
oil level is at the bottom of the fill plug threads (see figure
7-26). Do not overfill.
6. Torque fill plug to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
7. Check for leaks.
2.26
Figure 7-26
Fill Plug Threads

Front Gearcase Lubrication (4x4)

The gearcase lubricant level should be checked and changed in
accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Be sure vehicle is level with parking brake on before
proceeding.
• Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly and
unobstructed.
• The correct front gearcase lubricant to use is Polaris
Premium Demand Hub Fluid.
Front Gearcase Specifications
Specified Lubricant:
Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid
(PN 2871654)
Capacity: 5.0 oz. (150 ml.)
Fill Plug Torque: 8-30 ft. lbs. (11-41 Nm)
Drain Plug Torque: 10 ft. lbs. (14 Nm)
FRONT GEARCASE
Make sure vent is unobstructed
Drain Plug: 10 ft. lbs. (14 Nm)
To check the lubricant level:
The front gearcase lubricant level cannot be checked with a
dipstick. The gearcase must be drained and re-filled with the
proper amount of lubricant or be filled to the bottom of the fill
plug hole threads. Refer to procedures.
Fill Plug
8-30 ft. lbs.
(11-41 Nm)